RFA for Expansion of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs QRTP ages 10 to 18

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking applications for the expansion of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) to provide services to children aged 10-18 with significant emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. The selected applicants will provide integrated Medicaid reimbursable clinical supports based on the program treatment model and individualized needs of the children served. The initial term of the contract is anticipated to be until the end of the current Oregon legislative biennium with options to renew up to a cumulative maximum of 6 years. • The program will serve children with complex behavior and service needs that necessitate specialized programming and staff expertise. • Children referred may have significant trauma histories, co-occurring mental health diagnoses, and behavioral challenges that require intensive, individualized interventions and trauma-informed care. • The selected applicants will be required to become a QRTP within 180 calendar days of notice of successful application. • The contract will be negotiated based on the applicant's licensing, certification, and readiness to perform the service.