HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09162014 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21520 to add two (2) Mental Health Program Manager (VQDC) positions
at salary level ZA5 1844 ($6708.50 - 8154.23) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $315,989, including pension costs of
$69,474. The position assigned to the Katie A. program will be funded through Mental Health realignment as well as
Early Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment funds.
BACKGROUND:
These positions are being requested for the Behavioral Health Division of the Health Services Department. One
position will oversee the state-mandated Katie A. Program. Katie A. refers to a class action lawsuit filed in federal
district court concerning the availability of intensive mental health services to children in California who are either in
foster care or at imminent risk of coming into care. A settlement was reached in December 2011 which outlines how
county mental health providers should address the needs of these children. The duties of this position
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Terrina 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: September 16, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:September 16, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add two Mental Health Program Manager positions in the Health Services Department
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
will include coordinating all activities related to the implementation and advancement of the Katie A. program,
attending regular meetings with EHSD to coordinate services, attending statewide meetings related to the
provisions and implementation of the program, train staff , and monitor and coordinate fiscal activities of the
program. The second position will be assigned to Behavioral Health Administration and will be responsible for
overseeing integration activities across the system between Behavioral health and primary care. This will include
developing and managing the clinical, information technology, and core infrastructure for integration at numerous
locations county-wide, supervising staff in the physical health clinics, and serving as a liaison between
psychiatrists and physical health primary care providers.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, services to mental health clients may be adversely impacted and the department will
have insufficient staff to support a state mandated program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
not applicable
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #21520