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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015) with EMQ Families First, for the provision of mental health services (Therapeutic Behavioral Services) in the amount of $257,935 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13, $257,935 for FY 2013-14, and $257,935 for FY 2014-15, for a total Agreement in the amount of $773,805; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase in the County General Fund Contribution.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015) with EMQ Families First, for the provision of mental health services (Therapeutic Behavioral Services) in the amount of $257,935 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13, $257,935 for FY 2013-14, and $257,935 for FY 2014-15, for a total Agreement in the amount of $773,805; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase in the County General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This new Mental Health Services Agreement with EMQ Families First replaces Agreement A-11586 which expires on June 30, 2012. EMQ Families First will continue to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to Monterey County children who are eligible for Medi-Cal and meet criteria for medical necessity. These services are available to children with difficult behaviors who require one-to-one assistance and who may be at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. TBS is an intensive one-to-one, face-to-face, sho...
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