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HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY / Mental Health
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the Amendment #1 with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) (Misc. Agree #2022-12 (1016-WET-2021-TC) for participation in the Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSPHD) and Workforce Education and Training (WET) in Tehama County with total funding in the amount of $52,467.13, effective 7/1/21 through 6/30/25
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Financial Impact:
Funding for this agreement is provided by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars budgeted for WET activities as defined in Tehama's three-year MHSA Plan.
Background Information:
The goal of the WET program aims to address the shortage of mental health practitioners in the public mental health system (PMHS) through a framework that engages Regional Partnerships and supports individuals through five potential categories including: Pipeline Development, Loan Repayment Program, Undergraduate College and University Scholarships, Clinical Master and Doctoral Graduate Education Stipends, and Retention Activities. This Amendment #1 modifies Exhibit A’s Program Description to include a Retention statement that outlines the program’s goal of developing and instituting systemic changes and opportunities that increase the likelihood that staff will remain in the PMHS workforce. This is a new opportunity being offered through the workforce development strategies.