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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 Agreement for Services 153-S1511 with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc., to provide Specialty Mental Health Services for minors in a residential setting, with a term commencing upon execution by both parties through August 31, 2017, and a maximum obligation of $300,000;
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute further documents relating to the above noted Agreement, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3) Authorize termination of Agreement for Services 050-S1111 upon execution of Agreement for Services 153-S1511.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost
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$300,000 |
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Budget - Contract Term
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$300,000 |
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Total Funding Available
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$300,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. Sufficient appropriations were included in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
Background
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5897 directs the State to implement the mental health services defined in WIC Section 5800 (Adult and Older Adult Mental Health System of Care Act), WIC Section 5840 (Prevention and Early Intervention Programs), and Section 5850 (The Children's Mental Health Services Act) through contracts with county mental health programs or with counties acting jointly. HHSA has contracted with the State (current Agreement 456-S1311) to serve as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) provider for the County. As the MHP, there are mandated services required of the County, including inpatient and residential mental health treatment.
Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. provides treatment and services for mentally ill minors with the highest needs, on a 24/7 basis, with the goal of providing intensive services at the lowest appropriate level of care in order to effectively manage costs. The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Mental Health Division, contracts with multiple vendors to ensure the availability of appropriate services based on the needs of the clients served.
The County has satisfactorily contracted with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for Specialty Mental Health Services for minors since 2008. The current contract, Agreement for Services 050-S1111, will be terminated and replaced by Agreement for Services 153-S1511 to ensure the most current standard County language is in effect. In addition, the HHSA, Social Services Division, also contracts with Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. via, Agreement for Services 923-S081, for Group Home services for those minors requiring the highest level of care.
Reason for Recommendation
Approval of Agreement for Services 015-S1511 will help ensure ongoing availability of Specialty Mental Health Services for children on an "as requested" basis by the County.
Clerk of the Board Follow Up Actions
1) Chair to sign two (2) originals of Agreement 005-S1511.
2) Clerk of the Board Office to return one (1) original of Agreement for Services 005-S1511 to HHSA, Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
Contact
Don Ashton, M.P.A., Director
Concurrences:
County Counsel, Risk Management, and Human Resources