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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 552-S1411 with JDT Consultants, Inc., with a maximum obligation of $200,000 for the term of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016, for Therapeutic Behavioral Services for mentally ill minors on an as requested basis; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to the above noted Agreement for Services 552-S1411, including amendments which do not affect the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: State and Federal Funding.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $200,000
Budget- 1/1/14 through 12/31/16. $200,000
Total Funding Available.………… $200,000
Change To Net County Cost…… $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no change to the Net County Cost associated with this agenda item. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget and will be included in future County Budget Requests.
Background
JDT Consultants provides Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) on an “as requested” basis via a network of TBS providers in a variety of locations throughout the State. JDT Consultants has been providing TBS services to El Dorado County Clients since 2007. TBS is considered a specialty mental health treatment in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 9, Chapter 11, and a one-to-one behavioral mental health service available to children/youth with serious emotional challenges who are under age 21 and are eligible for Medi-Cal benefits. TBS is designed to help children/youth and parents/caregivers manage behavior utilizing short-term, measurable goals based on the needs of the child/youth and family. The goal of TBS is to help children avoid being placed in a higher level of c...
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