Opportunity
Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2425-252-TR-CLMH-PROV-REPOST
School-Based Mental Health Services for Durham Public Schools
Posted
April 29, 2025
Respond By
June 26, 2025
Identifier
179-2425-252-TR-CLMH-PROV-REPOST
NAICS
621330, 621420, 624190
Durham Public Schools (DPS) is seeking qualified agencies to deliver co-located school-based mental health services for the 2025-2026 academic year. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools Board of Education, Durham, North Carolina - Services Requested: - Comprehensive clinical assessments for student mental health needs - Individual, group, and family therapy sessions - Medication management for students - On-site training and consultation for school staff - Provider Requirements: - Must be licensed, local providers endorsed by Alliance Behavioral HealthCare - Must be in good standing with DHHS and Alliance Health - Ability to bill Medicaid/NC Healthchoice and major private insurance providers - Experience with dual diagnoses (behavioral health/intellectual disabilities and substance abuse/mental illness) - Capacity to serve language minorities, including Spanish-speaking students and families - 24-hour access to support during school, holidays, and summer breaks - Office accessibility in Durham County, near bus lines - Credentialed staff with appropriate licensure and training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to DPS referral and consent processes - Compliance with DPS rules and policies - Ability to serve students regardless of payment ability, preferably with access to IPRS funding - Family engagement and delivery in a non-stigmatizing environment - Readiness for interviews and presentations to DPS staff
Description
Durham Public Schools is seeking qualified agencies to provide school-based mental health services within the district for the 2025-2026 school year. The services include comprehensive clinical assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, medication management, and on-site training and consultation. Providers must be licensed, local, and endorsed by Alliance Behavioral HealthCare, with the ability to serve diverse student populations including language minorities. The goal is to increase accessibility to mental health services in a non-stigmatizing environment and support early intervention and prevention.