DATE: November 8, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Amendment I to Agreement No. 18-699 with JDT Consultants, Inc. for Therapeutic Behavioral Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc. for an increase in service rates for the Therapeutic Behavioral Services program, effective upon execution with no change to the term of January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023 or the maximum compensation of $18,300,000.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action would allow the vendor to increase their service rates and salaries to align with industry trends and minimize staff turnover. The vendor has experienced high turnover rates, due to lower salaries, which has impacted their ability to provide quality and timely services. The recommended amendment would allow for an increase in per minute rates, with no increase to the overall compensation or Net County Cost. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no alternative action. Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the vendor will continue with the currently contracted rates and salaries. Services may continue to experience high staff turnover rates and the timely delivery of crucial Therapeutic Behavioral Services to local high acuity youth will continue to be impacted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The recommended agreement ($18,300,000) and recommended amendment will be fully funded with Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation (FFP), Behavioral Health Realignment, and Mental Health Realignment. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Behavioral Health Org 5630 FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget. Approval of the recommended action will not increase the maximum compensation.
DISCUSSION:
On December 11, 2018, the Board approved Agreement No...
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