Burke County Civicplus #2026-0828

Burke County Seeks Clinical Advisor for Facility-Based Crisis Center Development

Burke County Government in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Advisor to guide the development of a new Facility-Based Crisis Center for behavioral health stabilization. - Government Buyer: - Burke County Government - Burke County Opioid Response Department - Burke County Finance Office - Project Scope: - Clinical Advisor will provide operational guidance, regulatory advice, and practical recommendations during planning, design, and construction phases - Advisor will participate in design reviews, advise on clinical workflows, patient safety, trauma-informed design, and regulatory compliance - Advisor will assist with transition planning for future operations - Key Requirements: - Direct experience establishing and operating licensed Facility-Based Crisis Centers - Knowledge of behavioral health licensing and Medicaid requirements - Experience collaborating on healthcare facility planning - Engagement is strictly advisory and does not include facility operation - Notable Vendors/OEMs: - Holland & Hamrick Architects (providing architectural and engineering services) - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named for the advisory role - Services are to be provided throughout planning, design, and construction, ending prior to facility operation

Description

Burke County Government is developing a licensed Facility-Based Crisis Center to expand access to behavioral health crisis stabilization services and strengthen the regional crisis continuum. The County has retained Holland & Hamrick Architects to lead architectural and engineering services and is seeking an experienced Facility-Based Crisis operator to serve as its Clinical Advisor throughout planning, design, and construction. The Clinical Advisor will provide practical operational guidance based on real-world experience establishing and operating Facility-Based Crisis Centers to ensure the facility supports safe, efficient, and compliant behavioral health operations. The engagement is intended to support successful facility development rather than operation of the completed program.

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