Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commander (fcp), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command -- Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9113

Q -- PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER SOL Reference-Number-21008483KB00B DUE 010300 POC Xiomarys Vargas, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4118, Fax 757-628-4134/4135, Email xvargas@mlca.uscg.mil -- Jeanie Thorne, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4109, Fax 757-628-4134, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=Reference-Num ber-21008483KB00B&LocID=496. E-MAIL: Xiomarys Vargas, xvargas@mlca.uscg.mil. POTENTIAL SOURCE SOUGHT. The U. S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic is looking for an individual or firm capable of providing Psychiatric Social Worker services at the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May New Jersey. This requirement is for a full time position for a base and a four (4) one-year option periods. The SIC Code for this acquisition is 8049 with $5 Million or less average annual receipts for all businesses within the last three (3) fiscal years. QUALIFICATIONS: The Psychiatric Social Worker shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement the following: 1. A diploma from an accredited School of Social Work and a Masters Degree in Social Work. 2. A current unrestricted license for the practice of Social Work in one of the 50 United States. 3. A Current certification in the field of Social Work. 4. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary (CPR) by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. 5. A minimum of two (2) years recent (immediately preceding the submission of this offer) clinical experience in providing like services for the Coast Guard or other military, Federal, or comparable civilian Psychiatric Social Work practices of the same or similar scope and/or size for this service. 6. The Psychiatric Social Worker must be able to meet requirements (imposed by the state in which they are licensed) of collaborative (to include prescriptive authority) for employment on a Federal installation/reservation. 7. A _no adverse information on file_ with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB). PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED: The provider shall perform a full range of Psychiatric Social Work procedures on site using Government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies. Caseload includes scheduled and unscheduled requirements for care. The actual clinical activity will be a function of the U. S. Coast Guard's credentialing process and the overall demand for Psychiatric Social Work services. All aspects of Psychiatric Social Worker service shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the individual provider and the Medical Department as follows: 1. Assess and treat outpatients in individual, group, couples, and family modalities exercising mature professional judgment and using a wide range of social work skills to include individual and family counseling to assist patients and their families in dealing with chronic and acute diseases/injuries. 2. Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and resources (both family support and community support). 3. Provide counseling to patient and family in matters directly related to patients limitation, adjustment to medical condition, and/or ongoing treatment. 4. Develop and implement discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other health care facilities (e.g., nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, and VA facilities). 5. Plan and maintain referral and coordination services with civilian health and social service agencies to provide optimal patient care. 6. Provide consultation services to medical staff regarding Psychosocial to insure, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families. 7. Provide crisis intervention services as directed by the Medical Administrator Officer. No solicitation for /this requirement exists; therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government Electronic Posting System at www.eps.gov and in the CBD. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor these cites for release of any future solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought synopsis including commercial market information and company information via e-mail to the Contract Specialist Xiomarys Vargas at: Xvargas@mlca.uscg.mil or via Facsimile number (757) 628-4134/4135. Responses should include the following information: company name, address, point of contact and phone number; business size and disadvantaged, 8(a) or HUBZone status; corporate affiliations; potential joint venture partners, teaming partners, and or major subcontractors or (prime). This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this procurement. Posted 12/21/99 (D-SN410555). (0355)

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