RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22461 to add one Mental Health Program Chief (VQDN) position at salary plan and grade level ZA5-2029 ($9,156 - $11,129) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request has an annual cost of approximately $223,753 with pension costs of $50,857 already included. The cost will be fully offset with 100% Mental Health Services Act revenues.
BACKGROUND:
As required by the California Department of Health Care Services, the Behavioral Health Division implemented the use of an Electronic Health Record known as ccLink on September 26, 2017. With over 500 employees, the Behavioral Health Division utilizes the system daily in order to serve an annual caseload of 17,000 patients. Each patient encounter is recorded by staff including clerks, clinicians, nurses and psychiatrists.
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