The Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS), as a part of a state organization, must follow laws, policies and procedures that are created to assure fair business practices. To this end, the Division solicits bids on regular schedules for the majority of services. Providers must respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP). To find RFP’s currently available, please check the statewide bid directory. Once the RFP process is completed, and contracts are successfully negotiated, agencies become a part of the Division’s network of providers.

Once providers are under contract with DPBHS, they are expected to meet standards of professional practice as outlined in the DPBHS Treatment Provider Manual. This manual is incorporated by reference in the contracts signed by providers.

All providers whether contracted independently or employed by a DPBHS contracted agency must submit the DPBHS Human Resources Data Form to their assigned program administrator as designated by the DPBHS Provider Manual.

DPBHS contractors are also expected to follow the minimum DSCYF standards set forth by the Department in the DSCYF Operating Guidelines incorporated by reference in contracts.

Contracts require providers to abide by DPBHS and DSCYF policies and procedures as they apply to services being provided.