HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11052013 - C.35RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21385 to add two Mental Health Clinical Specialist positions (VQSB) at
salary level QT2 1384 ($4214.34 - 6256.22) and two Clerk - Senior Level positions (JWXC) at salary level 3RX 1033
($2882.23 - $3680.73) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $403,111, including pension costs of
$84,662, and will be funded by mental health realignment funds.
BACKGROUND:
These positions will be assigned to the Mental Health Care Management Unit and are needed due to increased
workload. In the past five years, there has been a 40% increase in Contra Costa County medi-cal beneficiaries, As a
result, the number of calls to the Mental Health Access line have increased as have subsequent referrals to network
providers and number of medical records needing utilization review. The requested Mental Health Clinical Specialist
positions will be assigned to the Access Line and are needed to handle the increasing number of calls for services.
The clinicians are responsible for screening clients and making appropriate referrals for services. The requested Clerk
Senior level positions will be providing general clerical support to staff in the Care Management Unit.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/05/2013 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: November 5, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:November 5, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add four positions in the Health Services Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, mental health patient care may be adversely impacted.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #21385