Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #JUV-27-MS-07-001

Iowa Judicial Branch seeks licensed provider for Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services for at-risk youth

The Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB) is seeking a qualified provider to deliver Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services for at-risk youth in the Seventh Judicial District (Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton, and Jackson counties). - Government Buyer: - Iowa Judicial Branch, Juvenile Court Services, Seventh Judicial District - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; provider must be licensed by MST Services - Products/Services Requested: - Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services for youth aged 12-17 at risk of or returning from out-of-home placement - Services must include: - Intensive, evidence-based family and community-based therapy - Delivery by master's level, licensed therapists - 24/7 on-call crisis management and home-based service delivery - Ecological assessments, individualized treatment plans, and regular court progress reports - Compliance with MST licensing, training, and reporting standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must be licensed by MST Services - Coverage required for all five counties in the Seventh Judicial District - Small therapist caseloads to ensure individualized care - Separate technical and cost proposals required - Contract term is one year with up to five one-year renewal options

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified respondents to provide Multisystemic Therapy (MST) services for youth aged 12 to 17 at risk of out-of-home placement due to antisocial or delinquent behaviors or involvement with the juvenile justice system. The MST program targets chronic, violent, and/or substance-abusing juveniles at high risk of or returning from out-of-home placement and their families. Services will be provided for the Seventh Judicial District, including Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton, and Jackson counties, with a single vendor serving the entire district. The program involves ecological assessments and 24/7 availability of master's level therapists to meet client needs over an average duration of three to five months.

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