SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION
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RFP for Mental Health Consultant Services to support Early Head Start & Head Start programs in California, including consultation, classroom observations, counseling, referrals, and training. Services must be bilingual and performed by licensed clinicians.
The type of Mental Health Consultant Services shall be determined by the mutual agreement between the Early Head Start & Head Start Project Director or Designee and the Mental Health Services Consultant.Areas of consultation services shall include but are not limited to:► Consultation regarding emotionally/behaviorally challenged children.► Observation of each classroom, including written reports. The focus will be on teacher-teacher assistant interactions, adult-child interactions, and the general classroom atmosphere. Classroom observations shall be submitted to the Mental Health Coordinator no later than 7 days from the date the observation was conducted.► Identification of children with emotional/behavioral adjustment problems. This will involve behavioral observations and consultation with staff.► Implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and activities for children with emotional/behavioral adjustment problems. This will involve behavioral observations and/or home visits, on an as-needed basis, with a written report submitted to the MAOF Head Start.► Classroom and/or home observations must be completed within 30 calendar days of the referral date.► Written referrals to Mental Health Agencies within the community when appropriate.► Written referrals will be made to other agencies when appropriate.► Reports for assessments of individual children will be submitted no later than 2 weeks after they are completed.► Planning and assistance with mental health-related crises and concerns (i.e., earthquakes, community violence) that may arise during the year should be provided.► Compliance with requirements of the Federal Head Start Performance Standards.► Head Start may request consultation meetings, with this being included in the consultation time contracted.► The Mental Health Consultant services must be authorized and/or delegated by the Mental Health Coordinator and approved by the Head Start Director and/or Designee.► The Mental Health Consultant will provide a copy of the license, resume, and a copy of the malpractice insurance of all its consultants/associates. Copies must be kept in the file at the Mental Health Service Area office.► Services will be performed at the MAOF Head Start Centers' premises► Counseling to be provided for individuals, families, or groups.► Student behavioral observations prior to formal assessment.► Screen for potential developmental disabilities.► Services will be performed in English and Spanish, depending on the language with which the client is most comfortable.► Provide Parent Education seminars or workshops as needed.►Provide Staff training and technical assistance as needed. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Procurement Department Address: 401 N. Garfield Ave.Montebello, California90640 County: Los Angeles License Requirements: Licensed Clinician Consultant Professional License or Certification Other Details: Head Start Early Head Start Notes: Services may be required at multiple MAOF-operated locations and service regions during the term of the agreement. Service locations may be added, modified, or adjusted as operational and programmatic needs require. All other requirements of the RFP, including the Scope of Work, shall remain applicable
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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