Youth Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services

The County of San Benito is issuing a three‑year Request for Proposals to provide Youth and Transitional‑Age Youth (TAY) Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to Medi‑Cal beneficiaries ages 5‑25. The contractor must staff six full‑time clinicians to deliver case management, assessment, intensive care coordination, therapeutic behavioral services, and individual/family/group therapy. Services must be provided at a county‑certified Medi‑Cal site within San Benito County, with a minimum caseload of 25 clients per clinician. The provider must use BH‑CONNECT evidence‑based practices, offer bilingual staff, integrate CANS/PSC‑35 assessments, and maintain cultural competency. Monthly reporting, quarterly monitoring meetings, and coordination with the county’s Behavioral Health Department are required. The contract is funded on a fiscal‑year basis (July‑June) and may be extended one additional year based on performance.