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a. Authorize the Director of Health to execute a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with JDT Consultants, Inc., for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to children placed in out of county rehabilitation facilities in the amount of $40,960 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $40,960 for FY 2016-17, and $40,960 for FY 2017-18, for a total Agreement in the amount of $122,880; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of Health to execute a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with JDT Consultants, Inc., for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to children placed in out of county rehabilitation facilities in the amount of $40,960 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $40,960 for FY 2016-17, and $40,960 for FY 2017-18, for a total Agreement in the amount of $122,880; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This new Mental Health Services Agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc., replaces Agreement A-12285 which expires on June 30, 2015. JDT Consultants, Inc. will continue to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to Monterey County children who are eligible for Medi-Cal, are placed in out of county rehabilitation facilities, 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...
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