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C. 15

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services
Date:	June 12, 2018

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Costa

County

Subject:

Add Two Mental Health Clinical Specialist Positions in the Health Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/12/2018

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
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

Contact:

Adrienne Todd, 925-957-5265

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: June 12, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22288 to add two permanent Mental Health Clinical Specialist positions (VQSB) at salary plan and grade TC2-1384 ($4,835-$7,178) in the Health Services Department. (Represented)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Annual cost of these positions is approximately $283,136, with pension costs of $61,163 included. This cost is 100% offset by Mental Health Realignment funds.

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department is requesting to add two Mental Health Clinical Specialist positions to the Utilization Review Unit of the Behavioral Health Division. The unit is responsible for the authorization and oversight of mental health and alcohol and other drug services. These positions will be responsible for authorization and re-authorization of services and program reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to approve this request will negatively impact the ability of the Behavioral Health Division to provide efficient services to the community.