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FROM: William Walker,M.D., Health Services Director
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By: Jacqueline Pi Costa Contracts Administrator ';�;_ ew"'��"��"� !�_
DATE: April 23 2008 Count
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SUBJECT: Approval of Contract#24403-6 with Jon Whalen,MD
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Donna Wigand) to execute
on behalf of the County, Contract #24-403-6 with Jon Whalen,MD, a self-employed individual,
in an amount not to exceed $131,040, to provide professional psychiatric services to minors for
the period from February 19, 2008 through January 31, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 501/o by Federal Medi-Cal, 45`% by State Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT), and 5% Mental Health Realignment (required County
match).
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOI1MENDATION(S):
For a number of years the County has contracted with Medical, Dental and Mental Health Specialists
to provide specialized professional services, which are not otherwise available.
Under Contract #24-403-6, the Contractor will provide professional psychiatric services to minors
at the East County Children's Clinic, through January 31, 2009.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: U U
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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ACTION OF BOADOQ APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPER ORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact Person: Donna Wigand 957-5111 ATTESTED b d-00
JOHN CULLE: , CLE K OF THE BOARD OF
CC: Health Services Department (Contracts) SUPERVISd S AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Auditor Controller
Contractor BY DEPUTY
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WILLIAM B. WALKER, M.D. CONTRA COSTA
HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DONNA M. WIGAND, LCSW Fv '' — ENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR CONTRA C O STA CHILDREN'S SYSTEM OF CARE
VERN L. WALLACE, L.M.F.T.
HEALTH S E RV I C E S 1340 Arnold Drive, Site 200
Martinez, California 94553
Ph (925) 957-5126
Fax (925) 957-5156
February 21, 2008
MEMO TO: William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
ATTN: Jacqueline Pigg, Contracts&Grants Administrator
FROM: Donna M. Wigand, LCSW
Mental Health Director
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF RENEWAL
CONTRACT FOR JON WHALEN, M.D. Contract#24-403
STATEMENT OF NEED FOR RETROACTIVE CONTRACT
Dr. Jon Whalen,has provided psychiatric services for the Department on Contract#24-403.
East County Children's Clinic is in need of a child psychiatrist. Dr. Whalen has agreed to
provide services to East County Children's Clinic 2 1/2 days each week beginning February 1,
2008.
BENEFIT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Approval of this retroactive contract amendment will allow contractor to continue providing
psychiatric services at the East County Children's Clinic.
AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICES
These services were requested/authorized by the Mental Health Division's Children's Services
Chief,who is granted this authority by the Mental Health Director,pursuant to the California
Welfalre and Institutions Code, and under the Bronzon-McCorquodale Act, W&I Section 5608.
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