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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the Agreement with Dr. Heather O’Connell, Ph.D., for the purpose of providing Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorship evaluations for the rates as stated in Exhibit “B” with maximum compensation not to exceed $100,000, effective 1/1/26 and shall terminate 6/30/28
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Financial Impact:
Costs of services will be paid for with Mental Health Realignment funds allocated for medically necessary services for Mental Health Services Act dollars. Budget Unit is 40131 for Mental Health. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a renewal agreement with the vendor to provide conservatorship evaluations and attend court to provide witness testimony as necessary. This contract is crucial as it provides critical services necessary for evaluating the status of conserved clients. If the agreement is not approved, clients in need of these services who are referred to the Department will not have the benefit of utilizing this vendor for time sensitive services required by regulations and/or state contracts. The Department would need to look for a new vendor which could increase the costs to the Department and cause delays in finding the necessary services for individuals in need of these specialized Mental Health services.