Ombudsperson

Please see the attached Request for Proposal for the services of an Ombudsperson from the American Psychiatric Association.

Proposals received by December 10, 2022 ( email to contracts@psych.org ) will receive priority .

Questions should be sent to contracts@psych.org

Thank you for considering this request.

Sincerely,

Alison

Alison Crane

Deputy General Counsel

American Psychiatric Association

800 Maine Avenue SW, Suite 900

Washington, DC 20024

Desk : (202) 683-8317

psychiatry.org

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION OMBUDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a national medical specialty society with its office in the District of Columbia and approximately 200 employees representing more than 37,400 physician members who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Information regarding the APA can be found on our website : www.psychiatry.org .

The APA aspires to create a community built on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and antiracism. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes in an environment of mutual respect for all persons. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

APA is seeking proposals from a professional Ombuds to work as an independent contractor confidentially with individuals within APA to explore and assist them in determining options to help resolve conflicts, problematic issues or concerns, and to bring systemic concerns anonymously to the attention of the organization for resolution with suggestions for improvement.

Responses to this solicitation must be submitted to contracts@psych.org . Any questions regarding this solicitation should be sent to contracts@psych.org .

Responses received on or before December 10, 2022, will be given priority consideration. Our goal is to have an Ombuds on board by January 5, 2023.

Instructions and questions to which specific responses are requested are below :

levels of the organization, as well as, with people of all cultures. It is imperative that the Ombuds have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to gather information, analyze it and, as necessary, help the inquirer develop appropriate options and actions.

Please provide the names and contact information of three individuals for or with whom you have worked as an Ombuds or in a similar role and who can serve as a reference.

Please provide a summary of the manner in which you would bill APA and the proposed fees to be charged.

APA anticipates that most services will be provided virtually.

APA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Organization committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status or any other protected characteristic.