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OhioMHAS Forensic Evaluation, Consultation and Training for RPH Forensic Patients and Processes
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The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking to enhance its system of care for court-involved forensic patients by addressing the growing demand for forensic evaluations and consultations at the Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs). This contract involves the provision of approximately 270 forensic evaluations, which may include important aspects such as competency evaluations to stand trial, sanity evaluations, risk assessments, and other psycholegal issues. Evaluations can be conducted either in person or virtually, accommodating diverse needs and circumstances. Additionally, the contractor is tasked with providing up to 110 hours of consultation and training, focusing on complex risk assessments, management planning for forensic patients, resolving discharge barriers, and incorporating best practices and psychological testing, with specific guidance on using evidence-based medicine principles tailored to forensic patients. The contract is spread over two fiscal years from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contractor will perform these tasks at OhioMHAS Regional Psychiatric Hospitals, contributing significantly to fulfilling the department's mission of providing a high-quality and accessible mental health and addiction recovery system across Ohio. Furthermore, the contractor may be expected to offer expert testimony in court as required. The initiative not only aims to fill the existing gaps due to the shortage of forensic examiners but also seeks to elevate the skill sets of current staff through targeted training and consultative efforts.
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The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. OhioMHAS strives to be a national leader in implementing a comprehensive, accessible, and quality-focused system of addiction and mental health care and wellness for all Ohio citizens. PURPOSE
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to conduct forensic evaluations, submit forensic reports, conduct consultation on forensic cases, and training for staff in the RPHs. BACKGROUND
The OhioMHAS Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs) have seen an increase in services to court-involved forensic patients. This contract will assist in filling workforce gaps of forensic examiners and with providing needed forensic consultation and training to current staff. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
Anticipated contract periods:
FY26: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 FY27: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Conduct approximately 270 forensic evaluations and submit forensic reports. These evaluations and reports may be for competency to stand trial, sanity, risk assessment evaluations, or other psycholegal issues. These evaluations will be conducted either in person or via virtual means. Conduct up to 110 hours of consultation and/or training. Consultations may pertain to complex risk assessment and risk management planning for forensic patients, resolving discharge barriers, guidance on best practices for forensic patients, psychological testing (psychology provider only). Consultations shall typically be completed in less than 180 days, unless specific permission is granted to extend. Provide guidance on the use of best practices and evidence-based medicine principles adapted for forensic patients (psychiatry provider only) Provide expert testimony to courts as ordered
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
Licensure and experience as a Forensic Examiner (Psychologist/Psychiatrist) to conduct Competency to Stand Trial, Sanity, Risk Assessment, and other psycholegal evaluations for the court system. Knowledge and experience working with the HAS hospital system related to service provision for the Forensic Population Knowledge and experience working with court systems related to the service provision for the forensic population Knowledge and experience working with forensic patients and utilization of a best practice model Knowledge and experience in the development of treatment planning for Forensic Population
Contractor shall not be subject to an “unresolved” finding for recovery under Section 9.24 of Ohio Revised Code.
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