Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02102015 - C.43RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract #74-483 with Richard Melny, M.D., a self-employed individual, in an amount not to exceed $133,120, to provide psychiatric services for the period from February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: This Contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment, offset by third-party billing. BACKGROUND: For a number of years the County has contracted with Mental Health Specialists to provide specialized services, which are not otherwise available. Under Contract #74-483, Richard Melny, M.D. will provide psychiatric services for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents for the First Hope Program, through January 31, 2016. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this contract is not approved, County’s clients will not have access to Contractor’s outpatient psychiatric services. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Contact: Cynthia Belon, 957-5201 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: February 10, 2015 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: T Scott, C Rucker C. 43 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:February 10, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:Contract #74-483 with Richard Melny, M.D. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.