Sacramento Opengov #255369

Psychiatric Services for Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility

This opportunity seeks psychiatric service providers for youth at the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility. - Government Buyer: - Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Services Requested: - Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for detained youth and young adults - Medication management, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications - Crisis intervention and after-hours on-call phone coverage - Consultation and coordination with facility staff for care planning and transition - Provider Requirements: - Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) with active California license - Board certified or eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry - Minimum two years of experience with children or youth - Ability to work in a secure facility and pass background check - Compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations and county policies - Compensation: - $250 per hour for on-site services - $150 per night for on-call coverage - Annual funding pool of $540,000 shared among all contracted providers - Notable Details: - Open enrollment with contracts executed on a rolling basis - No guarantee of minimum funding or service volume - Multiple awards possible, with services required to meet regulatory standards

Description

Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS), Behavioral Health Services (BHS), is conducting an Open Enrollment to identify qualified psychiatrists to provide psychiatric services for youth and young adults detained at Sacramento County’s Youth Detention Facility (YDF). Services include psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and consultation with YDF staff, in compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Providers must be licensed physicians with board certification or eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry and meet specified minimum qualifications. Contracts will be executed on a rolling basis through July 1, 2028, with funding limited to approved direct service costs and no guaranteed minimum volume or funding.

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