Psychological and/or Psychiatric Evaluation Services

The Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services is seeking qualified professionals to provide psychological and psychiatric evaluation services, as outlined in Statements of Qualifications (SOQ 25-001). This initiative, backed by Resolution No. 145486, focuses on delivering forensic evaluations for youths and their families in accordance with Juvenile Court mandates. The evaluations are intended to assess the needs of at-risk youth and recommend suitable interventions to benefit both the juveniles and their families. Key components of the services include clinical interviews, record reviews, social history assessments, educational evaluations, intelligence and adaptive behavior tests, and psychiatric assessments as required by the court. The evaluations will help determine whether out-of-home placement is necessary, identify beneficial treatments or services, and ascertain if a referral for Special Education or Developmental Disability Services is warranted. The contract will be carried out on an as-needed basis in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with qualifications due by January 31, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Additional responsibilities for contracted professionals involve emergency evaluations, sexual perpetrator assessments, coordination with the Juvenile Court, and experience management of evaluation orders. The anticipated value for these services ranges between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Contact for further information is Misty Camardelle of the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department and can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden].