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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a three (3) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021) with Aspiranet for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and Home Alternatives to Residential Treatment (HART) in the amount of $686,495 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, $686,495 for FY 2019-20, and $686,495 for FY 2020-21, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,059,485; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($205,948.50) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a three (3) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021) with Aspiranet for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and Home Alternatives to Residential Treatment (HART) in the amount of $686,495 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, $686,495 for FY 2019-20, and $686,495 for FY 2020-21, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,059,485; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($205,948.50) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This Mental Health Services Agreement with Aspiranet replaces Agreement A-12713 which expires on June 30, 2018. Aspiranet 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 psychiat...
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