Early Assessment And Support Alliance (EASA) Psychiatric Services

Multnomah County's Behavioral Health Division is soliciting proposals for the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Psychiatric Services to provide medically appropriate psychiatric care for young people ages 12 to 32 residing in Multnomah County, specifically those experiencing a first episode of psychosis or psychosis risk syndrome. The selected contractor must be a psychiatrist licensed in Oregon and maintain a service capacity equivalent to 0.5 FTE. Key deliverables include medication management, psychiatric evaluations, consultations, and community education, with a requirement that all clinical documentation be recorded in the County Electronic Health Record. Performance will be measured using the EASA Practice Guidelines and Fidelity Tool (2026), as well as Outcome Rating Scales (ORS) and Session Rating Scales (SRS). This is a fixed-term contract for five years, with annual funding determined by the Behavioral Health Division and payment terms set at Net 30. Proposals are evaluated based on programmatic questions (75%), covering organizational background, staffing, and implementation plans, and responsible business practices (25%), focusing on environmental waste reduction. Applicants must submit a line-item budget limited to two pages and certify compliance with non-discrimination laws, conflict of interest disclosures, and insurance requirements. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Njambi Kareko.