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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement (February 27, 2012-June 30, 2012, FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14) with the Devereux Foundation through its Devereux Texas Treatment Network for the provision of mental health services in the amount of $47,092.50 for FY 2011-12, $137,510.10 for FY 2012-13 and $137,510.10 for FY 2013-14, for a total of $322,112.70, for the period February 27, 2012 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to 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 Mental Health Services Agreement (February 27, 2012-June 30, 2012, FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14) with the Devereux Foundation through its Devereux Texas Treatment Network for the provision of mental health services in the amount of $47,092.50 for FY 2011-12, $137,510.10 for FY 2012-13 and $137,510.10 for FY 2013-14, for a total of $322,112.70, for the period February 27, 2012 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Devereux Foundation ("Devereux") will provide mental health services to a Monterey County young adult in accordance with the client's individual education plan and other identified needs. Children placed in Devereux suffer from seriously emotional and behavioral problems, which interfere with their ability to effectively function within their home and in the community. The Department of Social and Employment Services is no longer administering room and board fees for the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The Behavioral Health Bureau, as lead provider of mental health services to this population of referred students is also administering room and board services and will seek reimbursement from the local SELPA for such services. The goal of the program is to reduce inappropriate behavioral and/or psychiatric symptoms to a level of care whereby the youth can return home or move to a lower level of care.
This Agreement is retroactive to February 27, 2012, the date when the young adult was placed at Devereux on an emergency basis. Emergency placements are conducted when current contracted providers are not able to provide the specialized residential and mental health needs of the young adult. Execution of this contract has been delayed due to contract language negotiations as Devereux is an out of state provider and therefore is not required to adhere to Medi-Cal and cost reporting regulations. Devereux was also working with their insurance broker to provide the appropriate insurance documentation as required by the County of Monterey.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed this Agreement as to legal form, insurance requirements, and fiscal provisions respectively. A copy of this Agreement is on file with the Clerk to the Board.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is 100% funded by the Monterey County SELPA. The amount of this Agreement is $47,092.50 for FY 2011-12, $137,510.10 for FY 2011-12 and $137,510.10 for FY 2012-13, for a total amount not to exceed $322,112.70. The funds for this Agreement have been included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Approval of this action has no impact on the General Fund Contribution.
Prepared by: Rose Moreno, Management Analyst, 4716
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments: Agreement is file with the Clerk of the Board