File #: 24-411    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 3/26/2024 In control: DHHS: Behavioral Health
On agenda: 4/23/2024 Final action: 4/23/2024
Title: Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority Regarding the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health's Continued Involvement in the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. COMBINED_5332-MEDICALPEERSCERTIFICATION-2024-HUMBOLDT-PA
Previous Action/Referral: 22-360
To: Board of Supervisors

From: DHHS: Behavioral Health

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority Regarding the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health's Continued Involvement in the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority;
2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority regarding the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health's continued involvement in the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached participation agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one fully executed, certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170-424)

DISCUSSION:
In alignment with California State Senate Bill 803, and California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Information Notice 21-041, the California Mental Health Services Authority has developed the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certifica...

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