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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of mental health inpatient services provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 5298 with California Psychiatric Transitions Incorporated to extend the term an additional six (6) months through September 30, 2024, and update standard contract language, with no change to compensation;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 5298, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 5298.
FUNDING: 1991 Mental Health Realignment and 2011 Behavioral Health Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
CPT is a 24/7 Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), licensed by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), located in Merced County, that has been providing long-term residential psychiatric treatment for County adults since March 7, 2008. CPT provides treatment services for multiple acuity levels and provides an alternative to State hospital placements for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria established by DHCS. CPT also operates a facility that addresses the needs and concerns for individuals who have been court-ordered to a diversion program or have committed felonies/misdemeanors and are currently unable to stand trial (i.e., incompetent to stand trial as per California Penal Code).
As the Mental Health Plan (MHP) in the County, HHSA is required to ...
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