Specifications include, but are not limited to: 5.1.1 Contractor to provide a Student Assistance Program (herein referred to as SAP) to HSC students, with personal and/or school related stressors. The SAP is provided as a resource for self-referral as a means to address concerns/problems. This program should provide guidance and counseling to help students cope with stress, create solutions, and promote resilience. 5.1.2 Additionally, Contractor must be able to provide ‘interstate’ (meaning: nationwide) and virtual SAP services to HSC students and their family. Contractor is to submit with their bid an explanation addressing as to how they would accomplish this effort. 5.2 Vendor Requirements: 5.2.1 Contractor shall have available, under its employment and supervision, the necessary organization, facilities, and personnel to properly fulfill services required under this contract. The Assistance Program should combine two primary qualifications: 5.2.1.1 Appropriate managerial and administrative experience and 5.2.1.2 Experience in dealing with the scope of services identified in the “Description of Services” section. This will include the skills, knowledge, and/or abilities required for interviewing, problem identification, counseling, and appropriate referral. Contractor must supply virtual in the moment and scheduled counseling options. 5.2.2 An informational list regarding each counselor’s qualifications, related work experience, education, and training must be specified in initial bid response to include the following qualifications as a minimum: 5.2.2.1 Masters Degree with Licensed Chemical Dependency Certification or greater for individuals referred for substance abuse. 5.2.2.2 Masters Degree holding the LPC or LMSW or greater for individuals dealing with generic family problems, depression, etc. A Masters Degree in either of these two areas would afford proper support for those we refer. 5.2.2.3 Masters Degree holding the LMFT or greater for individuals who deal primarily with marriage and family therapy. 5.2.2.4 Counseling available in multiple languages.
