To: Board of Supervisors
From: Behavioral Health
Meeting Date: August 29, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller, Psy. D. |
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707-472-2341 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Preliminary Award Funded by the California Department of Health Care Services, for the Behavioral Health Mentored Internship Program, Round 2 Grant, for the Anticipated Project Period of October 1, 2023 to December 31 2024; and Authorization for the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to Sign Resulting Grant Agreement Once Received, Up To $327,523.20
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve preliminary award funded by the California Department of Health Care Services, for the Behavioral Health Mentored Internship Program, Round 2 Grant, for the anticipated project period of October 1, 2023 to December 31 2024; and authorize the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services or designee to sign resulting grant Agreement once received, up to $327,523.20, and any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
March 15, 2022, Item 3(z), Board of Supervisors ratification of submission of grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services, for the Behavioral Health Mentored Internship Program Grant, for the anticipated project period of April 1, 2022 through September 29, 2023; and authorization for the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to sign any resulting Agreement awarded, up to $440,471.79.
Summary of Request:
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has enacted a Behavioral Health Workforce Development (BHWD) program to address the critical shortage of behavioral health providers in the state. BHWD has Behavioral Health Mentored Internship Program (MIP) grant funds available to assist organizations in developing and implementing in-house mentored internship programs to assist in the treatment and recovery of patients with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
On March 15, 2022, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ (BHRS) submission of a grant application for CDHCS BHWD MIP funds. BHRS received the original MIP grant in 2022, and has worked with Cal Poly Humboldt to develop an MIP program. The program includes building a consortium with community behavioral health partners, and additional educational institutions to allow interns to enhance skills in different settings. BHRS expects this continuing partnership with the Cal Poly Humboldt Social Work Program to give Mendocino County BHRS access to a pool of motivated individuals who will bring fresh thinking and innovation to the BHRS workplace. The program will also provide interns with the ability to train within a variety of programs, which will provide broad education and experiences for future employment.
On May 26, 2023, BHRS received a notice of preliminary award for continued participation in the MIP project, as a candidate for Round 2 funding up to $321,006.84 for a period of performance from October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. The Round 2 grant Agreement is forthcoming, and will process through County approvals once received.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://prod.cabhwd.net/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Behavioral Health Mentored Internship Program Grant |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: Revenue - up to $327,523.20 for the life of the grant |
if no, please describe: Unanticipated grant funds |
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annual recurring cost: Varies based on conditions of the grant |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: Upon receipt of the grant Agreement, funding codes will be assigned, and the County will use grant funds for the intended purpose. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: August 29, 2023 |
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