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Agreement to provide after hour mental health emergency services for South Central Mental Health Counseling Center (SCMHCC).
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Recommended Action: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Background: As a licensed community mental health center, South Central Mental Health Counseling Center must provide 24-hour mental health services for consumers in Butler County. They have elected to contract with COMCARE’s Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) program, which provides 24-hour mental health services seven days a week for Sedgwick County, to meet this need. CIS will administer after-hour services between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Friday through Monday, and all holidays for Butler County. The services provided include: 1) crisis intervention, counseling, and consultation for clients of SCMHCC, or residents of Butler County; 2) consultation with professional staff members of SCMHCC; 3) consultation and referral to professional caregivers, law enforcement agencies, and other service organizations regarding mental health emergency situations; and 4) answering service, information, and referral services. This agreement is a renewal with no changes over the last year, and will allow COMCARE to continue partnering with SCMHCC in delivering these after hours services.
The contract outlines the specific guidelines to be followed for services provided. SCMHCC agrees to reimburse COMCARE $800.00 per month for administrative fees, $35.00 per inpatient screen, plus $2.00 per minute of actual phone usage as reflected on COMCARE’s monthly invoice to SCMHCC. SCMHCC also agrees to a reimbursement rate of $2.00 per minute for time spent by COMCARE’s Master Level Mental Health Professional for providing face-to-face services.
Alternatives: The agreement provides needed services that must be delivered in a less densely populated area without creating a financial burden, and also generates additional revenue...
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