Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, Acquisition Management Branch, 3738 N. 16th Street, Suite A, Room 2, Phoenix, AZ 85016-5981

X -- TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES DUE 072696. POC Peggy S. Monroe, Contract Specialist (602) 604-2079 or Rudolph Buckman, Supervisory Contract Specialist. To provide both administrative and clinical management for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, the Regional Treatment Center (RTC) for the Phoenix and Tucson Areas of Indian Health Service. The RTC is one of several adolescent RTCs in operation in the Indian Health Service. It serves youth, between the ages of 12 and 18, who have alcohol and substance abuse problems. The RTC has a capacity of 24 beds, serving 45 tribes throughout the Phoenix and Tucson Areas, as well as other areas. It delivers residential treatment services, in an integrated, multi-disciplinary 12-step and American Indian spirituality based program, to adolescents who are affected by chemical dependence, dysfunctional family disorders, and host of trauma-related emotional disturbances. There is a staff of 30, including substance abuse counselors, counselor techs, and school teacher, are therapist, recreational tech, nurses, kitchen staff, maintenance staff and administrative staff. The treatment supervisor oversees the day-to-day clinical operation. The facility has 6 separate buildings on 6-1/2 acres, with 38,000 square feet under roof. There is a kitchen and a 52' X 32' swimming pool. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT TO INCLUDE: 1) Overseeing the budget procurement; 2) Overseeing the day-to-day management of the physical facility improvements, including repairs, preventive maintenance, etc.; 3) Overseeing all personnel issues, including recruitment and retention, leave policies and implementation, payroll, performance ratings, job description, etc.; 4) Overseeing the efficient, nutritional, appetizing and safe operation of the kitchen; and 5) Interfacing with Tribal leaders, Tribal Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programs of 45 tribes, as well as interfacing with the Phoenix and Tucson Area Offices and the headquarters Alcohol Program. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT TO INCLUDE: 1) Assuring that all policies and procedures are in place; 2) Assuring that appropriate equipment and supplies for all departments are available; 3) Assuring that day-to-day operation of the treatment program is consistent with the philosophy and mission of the facility; 4) Making adjustments in staffing pattern and work schedules to best serve the needs of the clients; 5) Assuring that staff are both well trained and competent to work with Native American adolescents with chemical dependency and mental health problems; 6) Assuring that staff receive ongoing training in their fields; 7) Assuring that the day-to-day activities such as group meetings, individual counseling, 12-step meetings, school, recreational activities, art therapy, etc.; 8) Assuring that adequate discharge planning occurs, is implemented and is communicated, through written discharge summaries to the referring program; 9) Assuring that the operation is within JCAHO guidelines; 10) Assuring that charts are done in accordance with both the RTC policies and JCAHO guidelines; 11) Assuring the safety and physical and emotional well-being of clients and staff; 12) Assuring that intake procedures are being done in a timely, efficient and appropriate fashion; 13) Assuring continuous reviews of and any necessary improvements in, clinical procedures; and 14) Assuring that necessary client medical care is sought and received. Capability statement must be telefaxed to (602) 640-2010 and response must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. local time on July 26, 1996. Capability statement should be no longer than 1 page. (193)

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