The Independent Contractor shall provide services to youth in MDCPS custody and should be designed to meet their needs while they are unable to live at home or with a Resource Family; therefore, requiring care in a residential setting that is integrated within the community. The goal for a child in care is lasting permanency through reunification, relative care, adoption, or guardianship; therefore, the primary work with the child and family should be focused on making this happen. The Independent Contractor shall provide structure, therapeutic support, behavioral intervention, and other services identified in a child’s permanency plan for children with moderate clinical and behavioral needs. The Independent Contractor shall be designed to address behavioral, emotional, or family problems and the need for progressive reintegration into family and community living. The youth shall remain involved in community-based schools (if possible) and participate in community and school-based recreational activities with appropriate supervision. The Independent Contractor should be designed to work with youth on but not limited to the following characteristics: 1. Destructive Behaviors 2. Aggressive and Defiant Behaviors 3. Poor Impulse Control 4. Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors 5. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 7. Poor Social Skills 8. Poor Communication Skills 9. Self-injurious behaviors 10. Trauma related issues 11. Anxiety 12. Depression 13. Complex Medical needs 14. Autism Spectrum Disorder 15. Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability 16. Activities of daily living 17. Other medical, behavioral and/or mental health related concerns The Independent Contractor will provide the following therapeutic services based on the individualized needs of the youth. 1. Individual therapy 2. Family therapy 3. Group therapy 4. Play therapy 5. Medication Management 6. Case management 7. Psychological and/or psychiatric evaluations and treatment 8. Other therapeutic services as appropriate and available
