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Health Services Department, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment I to Agreement 761-S0711 with California Institute for Mental Health (CIMH) increasing compensation by $2,100 to $72,350 to provide training services for clinical and/or contract staff on an “as requested” basis for said Department.
FUNDING: State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $72,350
Funding
Original Contract $70,250
Amendment I $2,100
Savings $
Other $
Total Contract Amount $72,350
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The cost of this amendment is $2,100 for a total contract amount of $72,350. Funding for this contract is included in the Department’s budget and in the approved MHSA Community Services and Supports (CSS) Plan. There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: California Institute for Mental Health (CIMH) was established in 1993 by local mental health directors to provide training, technical assistance, research, and policy development. CIMH works collaboratively with all mental health stakeholders to promote healthy communities and to reduce stigma and discrimination.
This agreement has allowed the Mental Health Division to obtain training for clinicians in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), a family intervention which targets youth (12 to 17 years of age) who are at risk and/or presenting serious delinquency, violence and/or substance abuse issues. FFT has been rigorously evaluated and found to achieve positive outcomes, including: reduction in criminal activity, reduction in violent behavior, improved family interactions, and prevention of younger siblings entry into high risk behaviors. An important element of the implementation of FFT is that clinical oversight be provided by an individual trained/qualified to provide such oversight.
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