TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Behavioral Health
MEETING DATE: September 26, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement Between Humboldt State University (Cal Poly) and Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services in the Amount of $0, to Provide Clinical Experience and Use of Clinical or Public Health Facilities and Services for the Education of Students Participating in the University's School of Applied Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Biological Sciences Programs, Effective Upon Signing for a Period of Five Years
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve Agreement between Humboldt State University (Cal Poly) and Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services in the amount of $0, to provide clinical experience and use of clinical or public health facilities and services for the education of students participating in the University's School of Applied Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Biological Sciences programs, effective upon signing for a period of five years; authorize the Behavioral Health Director or designee to approve any amendments that do not increase the total contract amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) has an established relationship with Humboldt State University (Cal Poly) in correlation with the Mentored Internship Program. BHRS previously partnered informally with Cal Poly in support of employees completing a Bachelor of Art in Social Work (BASW) degree and/or a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Cal Poly recently developed the proposed 5-year broad clinical placement Agreement, which covers the placement of students within social work, and other allied health professional pathways. Social work accreditation standards ...
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