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C. 48

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	February 28, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add one (1) Mental Health Community Support Worker II in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/28/2023

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
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	925-957-5267
cc:	Jenny Nicolas Jo-Anne Linares Stacey Tupper Faye Ny Kathi Caudel Cheri Shipley

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: February 28, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26123 to add one (1) Mental Health Community Support Worker II (VQVB) position at salary plan and grade TC5-0968 ($3,710 - $4,509) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of $100,181 with pension costs of $20,985 already included. This position is fully funded by Mental Health Realignment revenues.

BACKGROUND:

The Behavioral Health Division is requesting to add one Mental Health Community Support Worker II position to support Behavioral Health Administration’s Office for Consumer Empowerment (OCE). The OCE works towards system change to promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency for clients (peers) and family members through advocacy, training, and employment. The OCE team supports the Committee for Social Inclusion and the “I’m Not a Case” Campaign to promote the reduction of stigma and discrimination. The OCE also coordinates the County’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program and is the County’s liaison for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. The Mental Health Community Support Worker II will be responsible for greeting and directing clients to the appropriate person to assist them. The position will also assist the OCE staff with projects related to reducing stigma, overcoming transportation barriers, and peer trainings.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Behavioral Health Division will not have adequate staff to provide peer-to-peer support to clients and their family members who are experiencing mental health issues.