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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04092013 - C.54RECOMMENDATION(S): Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21260 to add eighteen Mental Health Clinical Specialist positions; one Clerk Specialist position; three Registered Nurse Exprienced level positions; and five Mental Health Community Support Worker II positions (all classes represented) in the Health Services Department. (100% Mental Health Services Act) FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $2,980,512, including pension costs of $634,143, and will be fully funded by Mental Health Services Act monies. BACKGROUND: Last year, the Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal year 2012-2013 Mental Health Services Act Annual Update. Included in that update was the addition of 27 positions. The Mental Health Clinical Specialist positions will be spread over several programs and locations including Rapid Access, Older Adult Intensive Care Management, Primary Care Clinics, and Regional Clinics. These positions are needed due to staffing shortages and will relieve the burden on current staff and increase the capacity to provide meaningful services. The Clerk - Specialist position will APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/09/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Terrina C. Manor, 957-5248 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 9, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 54 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D. Date:April 9, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Add twenty-seven positions in the Health Services Department. BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) provide suppor to the utilization review process, ensuring proper documentation and Medi-Cal compliance. The Registered Nurse positions will be assigned to the Rapid Access Program which allows for same day urgent appointments. Positions will provide medication support services, individual and group thereapy, and case management. The Community Support Worker positions are needed to offer support to families who have a family member accessing County services. These positions help families navigate the County mental health network, and offer support, guidance, and education. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, the Department will not be in compliance with the Mental Health Servces Act Annual Update that was previously approved by the Board of Supervisors. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: not applicable. ATTACHMENTS P-300 #21260