TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 200129B with Redwood Psychology Center, Inc., dba Russian River Counselors
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 200129B with Redwood Psychology Center, Inc., dba Russian River Counselors, to extend the term to June 30, 2027 and replace Exhibit B to increase rates and revise the payment structure, with no change to the contract maximum. (Fiscal Impact: $15,000 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund, Child Welfare Services Division; Budgeted; Mandatory).
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BACKGROUND
Redwood Psychology Center, Inc., dba Russian River Counselors, is a group practice that provides mandated bilingual (English and Spanish) psychological evaluations and clinical interviews.
Russian River Counselors completes detailed mental health assessments, psychological evaluations and reports for minors and clients, located in Sonoma County, referred by Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Child Welfare Services (CWS) staff due to court mandates.
Requested action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 200129B with Redwood Psychology Center, Inc., dba Russian River Counselors extending the term through June 30, 2027 and replace Exhibit B with Exhibit B-1 (Compensation) to revise the payment structure and incorporate a rate increase.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services Division
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If this Agreement is not approved, CWS will be unable to utilize this...
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