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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE AFTER HOURS MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CENTER.
Presented by: Marilyn Cook, Executive Director, COMCARE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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Background: As a licensed Community Mental Health Center, the South Central Mental Health Counseling Center (SCMHCC) must provide 24-hour services to mental health consumers in Butler County. SCMHCC has elected to contract out for after-hour services. COMCARE’S Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) provides 24-hour services seven days a week for Sedgwick County. It has been agreed that COMCARE’S CIS will administer after-hour services to serve residents in Butler County. The services include: 1) Crisis intervention, counseling, and consultation for clients of SCMHCC, or residents of Butler County; 2) Consultation with professional staff members of SCMHC; 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, 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 $250.00 per month for administrative fees, plus $1.50 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 in-person services.
Alternatives: The agreement provides needed services that must be delivered in a less densely populated area without creating a financial burden, and also creates additional revenue for COMCARE. Services are provided on an as-needed basis by COMCARE, without which SCMHCC would have to find an alternative provider.
Financial Considerations:
Revenue: A monthly fee of $250.00, $1.50 per minute fee for phone consultation, and $2.00 per minute fee for in-person consultation will be charged to
SCMHCC.
Internal Order: 310036-12
Term: 07/01/11-06/30/12
Legal Considerations: The Sedgwick County Counselor's Office has reviewed and approved the agreement. The authority for this action is K.S.A. 19-101 and a simple majority vote is required.
Policy Considerations: All Sedgwick County policies have been followed.
Outside Attendees: N/A
Multimedia Presentation: N/A