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C. 33

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:	October 24, 2017

Contra

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: 10/24/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Melissa Carofanello, 925-957-5248

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: October 24, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22173 to add one Mental Health Clinical Specialist (VQSB) position at salary plan and grade level TC2-1384 ($4,835 - $7,178) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, there is an annual cost of approximately $141,568, which includes estimated pension costs of $30,581. The cost will be funded 100% by the Proposition 47 grant.

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department is requesting to add one Mental Health Clinical Specialist position in Behavioral Health division’s Adult Mental Health program. Proposition 47 was approved by voters in November 2014 and reduced the classification of most "nonserious and nonviolent property and drug crimes" from a felony to a misdemeanor. Contra Costa County was awarded funding for Proposition 47's Contra Costa Lead Plus Project, which is a multi-sector partnership with the City of Antioch and the non-profit organization HealthRIGHT 360.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

This position will partner with participating organizations serving Proposition 47 consumers in the Antioch community. Duties include: performing behavioral health screenings, intakes, and assessments of mentally ill consumers; conducting linkage and referrals to appropriate providers; providing case management as needed; convening team meetings; coordinating with project partners and data evaluators; and preparing reports to submit to the project manager. The Department has determined the appropriate classification to fulfill this need is a Mental Health Clinical Specialist.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Health Services’ Behavioral Health division’s Adult Mental Health program will not be able to properly staff the service delivery needs of Proposition 47 consumers in the Antioch community.