Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc.

RFP Document: Download Here Butler County YAYA Peer RFP REV 082024 AAH

Other Attachments
CPS Code of Ethical Conduct-052418(2)
Provider Handbook PSS(2)
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PRACTICE STANDARDS Final _010917(2)

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Questions
1. If a company applies to all 3 RFPs for Peer Support Services (to include Lawrence, Armstrong/Indiana, and Buter), could all three programs report to one PSS director or is one PSS Director expected for each program?
2. Are there restrictions around virtual services?
3. Would the CPS have to be located within the county?
4. Has there been any market research to verify need in each of the areas?
Are there providers currently delivering these services? Is there an anticipated number of providers to be awarded?
5. Are there any data that speak to how many certified peers there are in the designated areas?
6. Are there any current initiatives in the counties around supporting the development of a peer workforce?
7. Are the required trainings reimbursable or is the facilitation supported by Beacon or the county?
8. Is there a time frame for the CPS to complete training?
9. Does the RFP for Youth and Young Adult Peer Support in Lawrence county also include Adult Peer Support?

Answers
1. Other Counties have approved a YAYA provider to serve multiple counties, although this decision regarding the supervision component would be made individually by each county involved. The awarded provider must adhere to the regulations addressing supervision and caseload size.
2. During the Governor's Emergency Declaration, the state has allowed this service to be proved via secure Telehealth platforms. Beyond the current declaration, the porovider would be required to adhere to the state approved regulations and standards for this service.
3. CPS is a mobile service, the service must be provided at a convenient location for the participant. There are no current regulations regarding the main site location of the services. It is expected that the services be provided in a timely manner to meet the needs of the participant.
4. There is a current state expectation for each county to have a minimum of two (2) YAYA Peer service providers serving their county. The RFP for these three (3) counties wil assist them in meeting that expectation.
5. Each of these counties have current providers with CPS's offering ADULT peer services. These RFPs are seeking providers willing to secure trained CPSs to serve YOUTH. There is an unmet need in each of these counties for trained YAYA CPS's.
6. n the absence of the current pandemic, the Counties sponsor 3 CPS training opportunities annually. Providers, County staff and Members are encouraged to consider qualified and interested applicants for this program. Each county is able to financially sponsor up to 6 candidates annually for this training.
7. YAYA Peer trainings are made available each year through a partnership between the Counties and SBHM.
8. It is stated in the SBHM Practice Standards Document that YAYA Peers have completed the YAYA Peer Training prior to providing services to members. This document also specifies that supervisors and peers complete the CPSL Mandated Reporter Training, as well as provide documentation of child abuse and criminal background clearances.
9. The target population for this RFP is youth and young adults. As stated in the RFP, agencies chosen must be able to serve the entire target population of individuals from fourteen (14) to twenty-six (26) years of age.