Youth Outpatient Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Services

The Ocean County Youth Services Commission (YSC) is seeking a qualified organization to deliver a comprehensive Youth Outpatient Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Services program for at‑risk and probationary youth in Ocean County, NJ. The contract covers the 2027 calendar year (01/01/2027‑12/31/2027) with a total funding allocation of $58,800, billed on a fee‑per‑service basis. Services must include assessment, early intervention, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, family engagement, diversion and disposition support, re‑entry coordination, and culturally/trauma‑responsive care. Providers must meet state licensing, ASAM level‑of‑care criteria, and be capable of billing Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare or other third‑party payors, with YSC funds serving as payer‑of‑last‑resort. The contract may be renewed annually for up to five years based on performance. • Funding: $58,800 for FY 2027 (fee‑per‑service). • Service period: 1 year (2027) with possible annual renewals up to 5 years. • Target population: Youth on probation or at risk of deeper justice‑system involvement in Ocean County. • Required service components: Assessment, education/early intervention, outpatient treatment (ASAM levels 0.5, 1.0, 2.1), intensive outpatient, family counseling, diversion/disposition support, re‑entry planning, language access, transportation assistance. • Reporting: Monthly service reports, quarterly outcome reports, standardized exit surveys, and compliance with YSC Provider Performance Plan. • Eligibility: Must hold appropriate state licenses, demonstrate clinical capacity, bilingual staff (Spanish), and ability to coordinate with courts, probation, schools, and community partners. • Performance metrics: Timely access, appropriate level‑of‑care matching, youth/family engagement, substance‑use outcomes, educational stability, equity, and continuity of care.