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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Find in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Summitview Child and Family Services, Inc. for the provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for children and young adults in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program because specialty skills and qualifications are involved in the performance of the work that are not identified in County classifications;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 5619 with Summitview Child and Family Services, Inc., for the provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for children and young adults in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program in the amount of $2,807,777 and for a term of three years from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and
3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or their designee to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 5619, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: 50% Federal Medi-Cal, 50% Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Acting as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) for the County of El Dorado, the County has the obligation to provide eligible County residents (including children and young adults) with access to designated Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS). As a component of these SMHS, a required service includes acute psychiatric care in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5600 et seq., 5775 et seq., 14000 et seq., and 17000 et seq.
This proposed Agreement with Summitview Child and Family Services, Inc. (SVCF) is a renewal of Agreement #3525 approved by the Board on December 11, 2018 to provide SMHS to children and young adults in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP). The proposed Agreement ensures compliance with a...
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