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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Linden, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified provider to deliver employee assistance program services for a one-year contract period. Services will include short-term assessment and counseling, referrals, crisis intervention, critical incident debriefing, education and training for employees and supervisors, and consultation for human resources personnel.
The program will provide employees and their family members with short-term, problem-focused interventions addressing personal or family concerns that may affect job performance. The provider will assess needs for intensive treatment, recommend clinically appropriate and cost-effective community resources, support wellness through prevention and education programs, manage referrals, assist employees in evaluating mental health benefits when necessary, and conduct follow-up to assess satisfaction with referral resources. Crisis assessment and intervention services will also be required.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be licensed as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional in the State of New Jersey
- Must have a minimum of ten years of experience as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional
- Must demonstrate extensive experience in relevant subject matters
- Must provide a list of engagements from the past ten years including other municipal governments
- Must provide a copy of Business Registration Certificate
- Must maintain sufficient insurance including Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional, and Automobile Liability
- Must not be disbarred, suspended, or prohibited from professional practice
- Must agree to comply with the City's standard Professional Services Contract
- Must submit all required forms including Non-Collusion Affidavit and Stockholder Disclosure Certification
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TIMELINE
Questions due by October 26th, 2026.
Submission deadline is November 6th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
Contract period is January 1st, 2027 through December 31st, 2027.
Issuing Agency
City of Linden
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City of Linden. The work is located in Linden, New Jersey, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Employee assistance program provider with demonstrated experience delivering workplace counseling and referral services
- Licensed behavioral health professionals qualified to provide crisis assessment and intervention
- Experience supporting employer wellness, prevention, and education initiatives
- Capability to coordinate community referrals and provide follow-up services
- Experience consulting with human resources departments and training employees and supervisors
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