# SAM #12318727Q0015 Pine Ridge Job Corps Center Mental Health Consultant Services **Buyer:** USDA Forest Service **Posted:** October 30, 2026 **Respond By:** November 06, 2026 **Identifier:** 12318727Q0015 **NAICS:** 621330 The USDA Forest Service is seeking part-time mental health consulting services for students at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Nebraska. - **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA Forest Service; Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The solicitation identifies Darlene Chase as the USDA contact. Related attachments also reference the Department of Labor (DOL), Job Corps National Office, and a Contracting Office. - **Requested service:** On-site mental health care, assessments, treatment and case management, crisis support, applicant-file reviews, training, support groups, and mental health education for students and staff. - **Hours and contract structure:** 520 estimated hours for the base year and 520 hours in each of four one-year option periods, for 2,600 estimated hours in total. The contract may allow an additional extension of up to six months. - **Key qualifications and requirements:** The consultant must be an independently licensed practitioner, such as a Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with at least one year of relevant experience. Other qualifications may require a government waiver. The role includes student privacy and Job Corps procedures, monthly utilization reporting, and the ability to drive students in government vehicles. Services must follow applicable laws and regulations, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, and American Psychological Association guidelines. - **Attachment details:** The labor-category attachment also describes Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist, Registered Nurse II or above, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Mental Health Consultant roles. These roles have category-specific licensing, education, and approval requirements. A quality assurance plan attachment discusses clinical staffing, resources, quality controls, and monthly reporting. - **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses. ### Description

The CMHC shall provide ON-SITE Mental Health Care services for all students on center at Pine Ridge - JC, and perform applicant file reviews, staff training, student training, student support groups as requested in accordance with applicable Federal laws/regulations, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, state and local laws, and guidelines of the American Psychology Association.

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