Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. Peer Advancement Advisory Committee (Recommendation 13) 2.1.1.1. The selected Vendor must facilitate an advisory committee, as part of the existing DHHS Mental Health Block Grant Planning and Advisory Council, Recommendation 13, to guide the implementation of the Advancement Plan and provide feedback throughout implementation, as referenced in Appendix G, within 90 days of the contract start date as approved by the Department. The selected Vendor must ensure, as approved by the Department, that the committee includes, but is not limited to: 2.1.1.1.1. Peer Support Agencies (PSAs). 2.1.1.1.2. Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). 2.1.1.1.3. Statewide agencies. 2.1.1.1.4. Related provider, advocacy, and community groups, including people with lived experience. 2.1.1.1.5. Hospitals interested in or currently working with or employing peer support workers. 2.1.1.1.6. Department representation from BMHS. 2.1.1.2. The selected Vendor must ensure the Peer Advancement Advisory Committee: 2.1.1.2.1. Reviews the activities, actions, outputs and outcomes of the Advancement Plan; 2.1.1.2.2. Reviews and provides input on work plans that include timelines, steps/deliverables, and responsible party to advance Recommendations, excluding Recommendations 6, 8, & 9 within the Advancement Plan, to address the workforce needs of the peer support workforce. 2.1.1.2.3. Builds alliances and understanding of peer support service integration; 2.1.1.2.4. Problem solves and collaborates on related items; 2.1.1.2.5. Is responsible for coordinating the implementation of system change; 2.1.1.2.6. Engages in the exploration of expanded billing options for peer services, such as the potential to seek Medicaid reimbursement; and 2.1.1.2.7. Meets, at minimum, quarterly.
