RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Contract #74-570 with John E. Hawkins, M.D., a self-employed individual, in an amount not to exceed $209,664 to provide professional outpatient psychiatric services to adults in East County for the period September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Realignment.
BACKGROUND:
For a number of years the County has contracted with medical, dental and mental health specialists to provide specialized professional services, which are not otherwise available. Under Contract #74-570, the contractor will provide outpatient psychiatric services for mentally ill adults in East Contra Costa County through August 31, 2019.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, County’s clients will not have access to the contractor’s professional outpatient psychiatric services.
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