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C. 27

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	December 13, 2022

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Mental Health Program Manager position in the Health Services Department.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:	925-957-5267
cc:	Jenny Nguyen Jo-Anne Linares Stacey Tupper Faye Ny Rebecca Brain Kathi Caudel

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: December 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26081 to add one (1) Mental Health Program Manager (VQDC) position at salary plan and grade ZA5-1844 ($8,832-$10,735) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of $213,802 with pension costs already included. This position will be fully funded by Mental Health Realignment revenues.

BACKGROUND:

The Behavioral Health division is requesting to add one Mental Health Program Manager position to oversee the Access Line program and staff. The Access Line is the main entry point into the Behavioral Health system of care and triages over 200 calls per day. The Access Line must adhere to regulatory requirements, including those under the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Managed Health Care, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. In addition, the Access Line will be rolling out a telehealth assessment pilot that aims to improve timely access to care by offering on-the-fly assessments (aimed at reducing no-shows) and increasing previously uncaptured revenue. The Mental Health Program Manager will ensure timely and quality access to care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries under Specialty and non-Specialty Mental Health Services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Behavioral Health division will struggle to provide timely care to mental health clients in the Access Line program.