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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau’s provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau’s provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The County currently maintains Agreement A-14765 with Rancho Cielo, Inc. which expired on June 30, 2023. Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) implements evidence-based practices of therapeutic mental health and substance abuse services that help youth participate in the shared mission and goals of Rancho Cielo, Inc. (“Rancho Cielo”), which are to transform the lives of youth and empower youth to become accountable, competent, productive, and responsible citizens. MCBH and Rancho Cielo have a well-established collaborative relationship of providing support and recovery services to at-risk youth participating in the Rancho Cielo programs. Rancho Cielo is a campus site that provides youth programs in Monterey County and is regarded as an integral part of the overall community initiative to help youth overcome violence and/or drug use, by assisting youth to become educated and obtain the necessary skills for a successful quality of life.
Under the Mental Health Services Act (“MHSA”), MCBH will provide a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist for the provision of psychiatric services to participating youth at the Rancho Cielo campus.
This Agreement is contingent upon available funding and may be renewed or renegotiated upon mutual written consent of all parties. The Agreement contains no exchange of funds between MCBH and Rancho Cielo. Due to staffing changes and contract negotiations, this agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2023.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by MHSA funds and Medi-Cal revenues. The personnel for this Agreement has been previously approved by the Board of Supervisors. The funds for this Agreement ($191,392) are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted 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: Jacqueline A. Goetz, Management Analyst II, 755-4932
Approved by:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board