Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #ROI1250

School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Services for Pre-K Elementary Schools

Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking qualified mental health organizations to provide embedded school-based behavioral health clinician services at pre-K elementary schools. - Government Buyer: Des Moines Independent Community School District - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to licensed mental health organizations - Services Requested: - School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician Services - Licensed therapist (LMSW, LISW, or LMHC) with 3+ years of youth clinical experience - Evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy - Suicide prevention group facilitation - Participation in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams - Consultation and collaboration with school staff and community partners - Care coordination and family engagement - Non-billable support hours: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year, paid at $38.50/hour (totaling $21,945 annually per provider) - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must ensure therapist licensure, liability insurance, and clinical supervision - Letter of commitment required with proposal - District provides office space, technology, and onboarding - Contract Structure: - Initial one-year term with up to four one-year renewals (total potential duration: five years) - Annual grant funding required for continuation

Description

Des Moines Public Schools is requesting interest from mental health organizations to provide school-based behavioral health clinician services dependent on grant funds received yearly over 4 years starting in school year 26-27. The services include providing embedded behavioral health provider services to increase access to mental health care, support continuity of care, and strengthen the district's behavioral health infrastructure at the pre-K elementary school level. The clinician will provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapeutic services and collaborate with school personnel and community partners. A letter of commitment is required as part of the proposal.

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