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C. 27

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:	May 13, 2014

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Mental Health Clinical Specialist position in the Health Services Department.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/13/2014

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 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: May 13, 2014
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21423 to add one Mental Health Clinical Specialist position (VQSB) at salary level QT2 1384 ($4214.34 - 6256.22) in the Health Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $123,493, including pension costs of $26,651. Funding is available within the Departments current budget. 100% General Fund.

BACKGROUND:

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

This position will be assigned to the Mental Health's Conservatorhip program and is needed due to increased workload demands. The position will act as a Deputy Conservator and duties will include carrying a caseload of conserved clients, visiting them in the facilities where they reside, assisting with placement, consenting to their treatment and care, on-going monitoring of their care and needs, including attending treatment team meetings, ongoing evaluation of grave disability and/or competency, providing advocacy as needed, writing case notes and reports, testifying in court and collaborating with County Counsel.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, it could negatively impact patient care as well as cost the County additional money for non-reimbursable medical care.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable