RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25811 to add two (2) permanent full-time Mental Health Specialist II (VQVA) positions at salary plan and grade TC2-1284 ($59,730 - $84,398) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in a cost increase of approximately $292,470 including $113,420 in pension costs. Funded by 20% Federal SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant First Episode Psychosis Set-Aside (MHBG FEP set-aside) and 80% MHSA dollars.
BACKGROUND:
Behavioral Health's First Hope Program is an early intervention program that offers intensive family-centered services to adolescents and young adults showing early signs of psychosis or have experienced a recent psychotic episode. Due to an increased demand within Contra Costa County, adding two (2) Mental Health Specialist II positions will help the County succeed in providing case management services to clients in the evaluation of their psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical health, living arrangement, and socialization needs.
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