NFP Mental Health Consultation

Bid contact:Please log in to view Bid contact informationIssuing agency:Maricopa County, AZSee other Bids by this agencyIssuing department:D860 - PUBLIC HEALTH See other Bids by this departmentBid Comments: Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program is seeking to contract with a Mental Health Consultant to provide social, emotional, reflective, clinical consultation and training to NFP Nurse Home Visitors and staff working with pregnant women, and parent infant dyads birth to two years of age. The Nurse–Family Partnership model is an evidence-based preventive intervention program targeting first-time, impoverished mothers and their families. Data documenting the negative impact of maternal depression and partner violence on the developing young child can be used to make a strong case for augmenting NFP programs to focus on mental health problems impacting the mother–child relationship. As a prevention program, NFP is reaching out to families

who are experiencing levels of stress that may increase their young children’s risk of developing social-emotional problems. Studies of the long-term outcomes of child development programs show that efforts to improve the health and education of young children or the financial stability of their families will not be effective unless they also address social and emotional health. The Mental Health Consultant will perform the services as outlined in the scope of work in order to support NFP staff to identify and address social and emotional well-being issues and needs of at risk pregnant women, infants/toddlers, and their families. These activities will take place at 4041 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. On occasion, the Mental Health Consultant may have occasion to accompany the nurse home visitors on home visits for high risk consultation. Anticipated number of hours a month is approximately 10-16 hours on two Wednesdays per month. The County reserves the right to award to multiple Contractors or to add additional Contractors, at the County’s sole discretion, in cases where the currently listed Contractors are of an insufficient number or skill-set to satisfy the County’s needs or to ensure adequate competition on any project or task work order. Desired outcomes from including Infant Mental Health Consultation in case conference and reflective supervision: Increased capacity of nurse home visitors to recognize and support the behavioral/emotional/ mental health needs of children and families. Increased capacity of nurse home visitors to support families in creating emotionally safe environments for children. By providing support reduce negative impact on nurse home visitors visiting families with complex needs such as substance use, mental illness, and domestic violence. BID SUBMISSION: Vendor Bids must be submitted through PeriscopeS2G only. Vendors must view or download all attached forms prior to submitting bids. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME: Times listed for pre-bid meetings, Q and A, and Bid Close are in Mountain Standard Time. EVALUATION AND AWARD: Award is made at the sole discretion of the solicitation issuing Department. Maricopa County reserves the right to award in full or in part to a single vendor or multiple vendors. COMMUNICATION: All questions must be submitted through PeriscopeS2G ONLY by the date and time listed in the bid. Maricopa County Small & Local Certification: If you are eligible for the MCSL Certification and have not submitted your MCSL Attestation Form and supporting documents, please submit these with your response. You will only be required to do this one time. Description: Increased capacity of nurse home visitors to recognize and support the behavioral/emotional/ mental health needs of children and families. Increased capacity of nurse home visitors to support families in creating emotionally safe environments for children. By providing support reduce negative impact on nurse home visitors visiting families with complex needs such as substance use, mental illness, and domestic violence. Classification codes: View classification codesContract duration:One Time PurchaseContract renewal:1 annual renewalPrices good for:30 daysRegions:Arizona, Maricopa