The Social Work PSC (Q528) encompasses professional services provided by licensed clinical social workers and social workers specializing in case management. This code covers clinical social work services related to mental and behavioral health treatment, including substance abuse treatment. Government agencies utilize this PSC when procuring expert social work support aimed at improving individual and community well-being through counseling, case coordination, and therapeutic interventions. These services support a broad range of federal programs addressing health, welfare, and rehabilitation needs. Q528 ensures contracting officers can specifically source qualified social work professionals distinct from other behavioral health disciplines.

Includes for PSC Q528

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Social Workers in Case Management, and clinical social work for mental and behavioral health treatment and substance abuse treatment.

Excludes for PSC Q528

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

All inpatient and outpatient clinical behavioral and mental health professionals under Q519 Behavioral and Mental Health, which includes Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses/Nurse Practitioners (certified in psychiatric/mental health), Certified Drug and Substance Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, Psychiatric Technician, Psychometrist, Recreational Therapist, Registered Art Therapist. Nurse Case Managers would use PSC Q401, Nursing. Also excludes Residential Re-Entry and Residential Housing Services (G004)

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC Q528

Federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Defense frequently purchase under PSC Q528. These buyers require social work services to support veterans’ mental health programs, public health initiatives, rehabilitation services, and community outreach efforts. The PSC enables these agencies to contract with qualified social workers to provide direct client services, case management, and support within clinical and social service settings where comprehensive behavioral health care is essential.

Common Contract Types for PSC Q528

Contracts awarded under Q528 typically include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials agreements. These contracts may be structured as task orders under Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, allowing agencies to flexibly obtain social work services as needed. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or sole-source justifications when specialized expertise is required. This PSC is used in both short-term interventions and longer-term program support contracts.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC Q528

Includes licensed clinical social workers and social workers providing case management and clinical treatment.
Excludes other behavioral health professionals classified under PSC Q519 and nursing services under Q401.
Primarily used by agencies focused on health, rehabilitation, and social welfare programs.
Contracts range from short-term clinical services to ongoing case management support.
Often procured through competitive bidding and IDIQ task orders for flexibility.
Closely associated with NAICS codes in mental health and individual and family services sectors.

Related Categories for PSC Q528

Other categories at the same level as Q528

Q523 MEDICAL- SURGERY

Surgery Services

Q524 CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Q525 MEDICAL- UROLOGY

Urology Services

Q527 MEDICAL- NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Nuclear Medicine

Q529 EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES

Emergency Medicine Services

Q530 ENDOCRINOLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Endocrinology Medicine Services

Q531 NEPHROLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Nephrology Medicine Services

Q532 CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Services

Q533 OCCUPATIONAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Occupational & Public Health Services

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