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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to Standard Agreement A-13951 with Matthew R. Mock, Ph.D., Consultant for the provision of training and consultation services to extend the term for thirteen (13) months for a revised term of June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020 and add $7,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $29,000.
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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 Standard Agreement A-13951 with Matthew R. Mock, Ph.D., Consultant for the provision of training and consultation services to extend the term for thirteen (13) months for a revised term of June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020 and add $7,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $29,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Matthew R. Mock, Ph.D. (“Dr. Mock”), has a private practice, clinical and consulting practice, and is a professor of psychology and an award winning national and international trainer. Through his teaching activities, he is helping develop the “next generation” of diverse mental health providers. Dr. Mock was the Director of the Family, Youth, Children’s and Multicultural Services, City of Berkeley Mental Health Division for twenty (20) years. Dr. Mock went on to serve as the Director for the Center of Multicultural Development with the California Institute for Mental Health. Dr. Mock has consulted, trained or provided services in over forty-five (45) of California’s fifty-eight (58) counties.
Approval of this recommended Amendment No. 1 will enable the Behavioral Health Bureau to continue to receive Cultural Competence trainings and consultations available from Dr. Mock. Dr. Mock’s work includes the State of California’s focus of “Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility” as well as “Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards (Federal Office of Minority Health).” The course work provides a shared foundation for enhancing cultural diversity, equity, inclusion and humility.
Execution of this Amendment No. 1 by the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health requires Board approval. The funds added by Amendment No. 1 exceed the authority in the Board’s order approving the original Agreement which also authorized execution of up to three (3) amendments not to exceed ten percent (10%) or $2,200 of the amount of the original Agreement.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic initiatives: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services and 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs; and supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 8. Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel-Risk Management and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Amendment as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The Agreement is funded by Federal Funding Participation (FFP) and Realignment funds, which are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget. The funds for this Amendment No. 1 for FY 2019-20 will be included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2019-20 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.
X Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
X 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: Alica Hendricks, Management Analyst III, 1295
Approved by: Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board