Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Screening and Treatment Services: Contractor must have the following duties and responsibilities while providing said services as defined under the contract. Contractor’s services must include, but not be limited to the following. Contractor must provide screening and treatment for clients who select the Contractor as their provider, unless, after screening, the Contractor refers the client to another provider. Upon agreement by the Contractor and the Court, scheduling screening appointments may be held at the Court. Contractor must provide (and attach) a brochure the court staff can provide to the defendant in court with contact information, locations, and explanations of the programs. Contractor must provide qualified substitute screeners when an approved screener is unavailable. The Contractor must notify the court upon screening of the client within two (2) court business days via secured email courtoperations@mesaaz.gov with the following information in a report or by form: Name of client Case number Date of screening Treatment hours assigned If referred to another agency, provide the name of the agency If notification is for the Prosecutor's Office, the Contractor must provide documentation as required by the Prosecutor to provide a sufficient basis for filing a complaint with the Court for violation of A.R.S. Section 13-2810(A)(2), or a petition to revoke probation, whichever is appropriate. The Contractor must have staff available to testify in Court on client and/or program status during court business hours. If Contractor does not accept AHCCCS, the Contractor will immediately refer the client to a treatment provider that accepts AHCCCS. Contractor is responsible for tracking the clients receiving treatment and reporting a successful and/or non-compliance report to the court via email at courtoperations@mesaaz.gov weekly. If Contractor refers the client to a secondary provider, Contractor will remain responsible for tracking the client receiving treatment and reporting successful and/or non-compliance reports to the court at courtoperations@mesaaz.gov weekly. Contractor must employ English/Spanish speaking bilingual staff. All services, program forms, brochures, and materials must be provided in English and Spanish. Contractor must provide services to clients in compliance with all Federal, State and Local ADA requirements including, but not limited to, hearing impairments, speech impairments or physical disabilities. Contractor must provide interpreters for Non-English speaking clients at no additional cost to the client for all services under this agreement. Once the Contractor has notified the Court of the client's non-compliance, the Contractor must not permit the client to resume treatment unless ordered by the court. Contractor must comply with all rules, regulations or other standards adopted by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health (or other agency as prescribed by law) for operation of behavioral health screening facilities. Contractor must comply with all legal requirements for behavioral health screening and treatment and any federal, state, or local laws. Contractor must have an office, or make arrangements to use an office, located within ten (10) miles of the Mesa Municipal Court. If Contractor has additional offices located elsewhere, screening and treatment may be conducted at those locations upon the client's request. Upon the Court Administrator’s approval, Contractor may provide screenings during court business hours at the Mesa Municipal Court. Contractor must provide the ability for the Court and/or Prosecutor staff electronic access (through agency portal/case management system) to a client’s information related to screening, and treatment at no cost to the COM. Contractor must provide a method for clients to leave messages during Contractor’s non-working hours.
