WINNEBAGO COUNTY JAIL – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT

2026-11-03

The Contractor shall coordinate all behavioral health services and activities with the Winnebago County Jail Mental Health Coordinator , a County - employed staff member designated by Jail Administration . The Mental Health Coordinator shall serve as the primary point of contact for behavioral health coordination , operational alignment , and communication between the Contractor , jail administration , custody staff , and other service providers . In addition , the Contractor shall collaborate with a County - employed Peer Opioid Navigator who will provide peer - based engagement , navigation , and transportation support for individuals with opioid use disorder during incarceration and upon release . The Peer Opioid Navigator may assist individuals with linkage to community - based recovery supports , including but not limited to Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA ), Narcotics Anonymous ( NA ), and medication - assisted treatment ( MAT ) providers . The Contractor shall incorporate coordination with both roles into assessment , treatment planning , reentry discharge planning , and continuity - of - care processes . This coordination shall include , as appropriate , information - sharing ( consistent with applicable confidentiality laws ), joint planning for release , and alignment of services to reduce duplication and ensure seamless transitions to community - based care . Behavioral Health Specialists shall , at a minimum : x Conduct behavioral health assessments , provide individual counseling , develop case plans , facilitate group therapy sessions , complete discharge planning activities , and prepare required reports . x Deliver mental health screening , evaluation , treatment , and ongoing management at a level of care commensurate with individual needs and comparable to services available in the community . x Provide services in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the American Psychiatric Association ( APA ), the American Correctional Association ( ACA ), and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care ( NCCHC ). x Deliver services in a manner that preserves the dignity of the individual and affords a reasonable degree of privacy , consistent with HIPAA laws and policies . x Assist eligible individuals with enrollment in insurance and benefit programs . x Develop a formal reentry and discharge plan for each individual , including linkage to community - based service providers prior to release , through in - person or video conferencing methods . x With appropriate approvals , share reentry plans with designated external service providers and coordinate the provision of up to a 30 - day supply of prescribed medications upon release . x Coordinate services and activities with jail staff and administration , as directed by Winnebago County Jail Administration ...

Illinois

2026-04-29