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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to Mental Health Services Agreement with The Unity Care Group to extend the term for one (1) additional fiscal year for a revised term of December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2019, increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 from $92,819 to $234,338 (an increase of $141,519), and add $94,491 to FY 2018-2019 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed of $328,829.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to Mental Health Services Agreement with The Unity Care Group to extend the term for one (1) additional fiscal year for a revised term of December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2019, increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 from $92,819 to $234,338 (an increase of $141,519), and add $94,491 to FY 2018-2019 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed of $328,829.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Unity Care Group is a residential facility licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division as a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program that serves children 6-17 years of age. The Unity Care Group will provide Case Management, Mental Health Services, Medication Support, Crisis Intervention, and Therapeutic Behavioral Services through The Unity Care Group Medi-Cal Certified Outpatient Clinic for youth placed in the residential program requiring the highest level of residential care. This Amendment No. 1 adds additional service units for the client whose length of placement has extended; adds additional units and funding for a second youth placement that occurred in February 2018; adds Assessment, Plan Development, Group Rehabilitation, and Group Therapy to the array of mental health services to align with the service need of the clients; and extends the term of the Agreement for one additional fiscal year.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision (Section IV, B) and an additional defunding provision (Section IV, D), which provides the County the ability to amend or terminate the Agreement in the event of a reduction and/or termination of funding.
This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiative: 3) Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7) Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 1 as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Amendment No. 1 is funded by Federal Financial Participation (MH FFP) (70%), and Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT / 2011 Realignment) (30%). The funds for the Agreement for FY 2018-19 are included in the FY 2018-19 Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Charise Walters, Management Analyst II, 4703
Approved by: Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement on file with Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board