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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 348-S1611 with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. for the provision of long-term residential treatment for mentally ill adults for the term from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018, with a maximum contractual obligation of $1,500,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 348-S1611, including amendments that do not increase 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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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 348-S1611 with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. (CPT) for the provision of long-term residential treatment for mentally ill adults as HHSA needs to provide and maintain capacity for residential treatment services at the higher level of acuity available through CPT.
Additionally, HHSA has determined that services provided pursuant to this Agreement 348-S1611 satisfy the criteria defined in Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 (H) of the County Ordinance in that the Contractor provides facilities and professional services that may not be feasibly provided by the County.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
CPT is a 24/7 mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) located in San Joaquin County that has been providing long-term residential psychiatric treatment for County adults since April 1, 2011. 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 CPT. 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 Penal Code). The focus of CPT is to address and correct disruptive behavior(s), minimize their occurrences, and continue a client's treatment once ownership of their behavior has been achieved. Services are provided on an “as requested” basis.
ALTERNATIVES
Disapproval of Agreement for Services 348-S1611 will result in the inability of HHSA to comply with court orders, diminish the ability for HHSA to meet the service demands of the community, and disrupt the service plans of clients who may already be receiving residential services from this vendor.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Net County Cost associated with this agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget and will be included in future budgets for the term of this Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1. Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original Agreement for Services 348-S1611.
2. Clerk of the Board to forward one (1) fully executed Agreement for Services to HHSA at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Don Ashton, M.P.A, Director