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HEALTH SERVICES / PERSONNEL - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval of the revised classification specifications for Behavioral Health Clinician I/II, Behavioral Health Clinician III, Case Resource Specialist I, Case Resource Specialist II, Case Resource Supervisor, Drug & Alcohol Counselor I/II, Drug & Alcohol Supervisor, Patient Navigator I/II, within the Joint Council bargaining unit, and unrepresented classifications for Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant, effective 1/28/25
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Financial Impact:
Any additional costs related to the required background investigations for these positions will be covered by CCP funding, therefore there is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Health Services Agency is requesting approval to revise the current classification specifications for all positions which currently perform or may perform duties within the Tehama County Jail. These classifications include: Behavioral Health Clinician I/II, Behavioral Health Clinician III, Case Resource Specialist I, Case Resource Specialist II, Case Resource Supervisor, Drug & Alcohol Counselor I/II, Drug & Alcohol Supervisor, Patient Navigator I/II, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant.
The requested revisions include updating the Ability to and License & Special Requirements sections of each classification in order to create stricter background investigation requirements for these positions. These changes will require current employees and selected candidates to successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation and maintain clearance while employed in the classification, if they are currently or may be assigned duties within the jail.
By requiring a stricter background investigation, this will help thoroughly assess an individual's past behavior and character to ensure they possess the necessary integrity to hold a position within...
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