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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT MOU REAL TEAM JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Josh Peters, County Administrator FROM: Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner DATE: SUBJECT: MOU between JCSO and DBH-REAL TEAM STATEMENT OF ISSUE: JCSO wishes to enter into an agreement with the DBH"REALTEAM" to improve their partnership. ANALYSIS: JCSO currently works with the REAL team, the MOU would just solidify their partnership. FISCAL IMPACT: NO Fiscal impact—this is a no cost agreement RECOMMENDATION: Delegate signature authority to the Sheriff REVIEWED BY: P :e.g.,' - la/tq l'ac" J s Peters, County Administrator Dat CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form (INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE) CONTRACT WITH: Discovery Behavioral Health Contract No: JCSO-2 Contract For: MOU with REAL TEAM Term: NA COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Sheriffs Office Contact Person: Sheriff Andy Pemsteiner Contact Phone: (360)344-9760 Contact email: apemsteiner©cojefferson.wa.us AMOUNT: o PROCESS: Exempt from Bid Process Revenue: 0 _ Cooperative Purchase Expenditure: 0 Competitive Sealed Bid Matching Funds Required: 0 Small Works Roster Sources(s)of Matching Funds 0 — Vendor List Bid Fund# 0 RFP or RFQ Munis Org/Obj o ✓ Other: MOU only APPROVAL STEPS: STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COMPLIA ITH JCC 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW. CERTIFIED: ❑■ N/A:I I _1.11 ''-Agar Signature Date STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCY. CERTIFIED: a N/A: /ii /3'"(T' a � Signature Date STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW (will be added electronically through Laserfiche): ti �1 S olvtfkliTt STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche): STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED). STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Josh Peters, County Administrator FROM: Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner DATE: SUBJECT: MOU between JCSO and DBH -Realteam STATEMENT OF ISSUE: JCSO wishes to enter into an agreement with the DBH "REALTEAM" to foster their partnership. ANALYSIS: JCSO currently works with the REAL team, the MOU would just solidify their partnership. fitircitalpSjikoMErbispnklArigtomkikihMiNgelyki5.a partnership not a contract._ Approved for Risk. However, with the contract review form as page 2, the electronic approvals for Risk and Legal are showing up on the Agenda Request. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the MOU - d t lelko*- t J�^4.1'"t a 1.44.04, /. •ri e,14 REVIEWED BY: Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 12/17/2025. J` lie T ii MOU i� a oo d O Moron, El le BoCC sh he 82rWas au ri�' idtrrtllY6 MOU. ate Memorandum of Understanding Between Discovery Behavioral Healthcare and Jefferson County Sheriff `s Office for the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program (Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Linkage) I. PARTIES This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program (Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Linkage) under the umbrella of Discovery Behavioral Healthcare (hereinafter referred to as the "Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program"), and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (hereinafter referred to as the "Community Partner"). Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (Salish BHASO) administers the R.E.A.L. Programs for Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties. II. INTENT Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations (BHASOs) are tasked with oversight of a regional Recovery Navigator Program (RNP). In the three-county region of Clallam,Jefferson, and Kitsap, this program is called the R.E.A.L. Program. Salish BHASO contracts with Discovery Behavioral Healthcare for the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program serving East Jefferson County. The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program provides community-based outreach and coordination for a priority population including individuals with unmet substance use needs and/or co-occurring (substance use and mental health) needs; who are at risk of arrest and/or have frequent contact with law enforcement or first responders; and/or who could benefit from being connected to supportive resources and public health services when appropriate. The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program is tasked to provide community-based outreach and coordination to support individuals in accessing services that meet their needs. The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program also provides referral and response for law enforcement jurisdictions to divert from legal action for individuals presenting with substance use or co-occurring needs. III. PURPOSE The purpose of this MOU is to record the goals, intentions, and actions that the parties hope to achieve. This is not intended to be legally binding on any party or to create any legally enforceable duties or obligations. The purpose of this MOU is also to create a structure that promotes a productive working relationship between the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program and the Community Partner, 1 including referrals; information sharing to facilitate care coordination; and participation in the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program Operational Work Group(s) (OWG) and Policy Coordinating Group (PCG). The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program and the Community Partner agree to coordinate and collaborate as outlined in this MOU. IV. AGREEMENTS Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program Responsibilities: The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program will provide community-based outreach support throughout East Jefferson County. The Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program may provide the following supports to the priority population, based on individual need: 1. Community-based outreach and engagement. 2. Connection to services and care coordination. 3. Warm handoffs to treatment and supportive services along the continuum of care. 4. Long-term intensive outreach support/care management. 5. Recovery coaching. 6. Recovery support services. To support continuity of care for the priority population, the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program will engage in and facilitate cross-agency coordination. This may include: 1. Providing direct outreach, support, and navigation to individuals referred to the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program. 2. Collaborating and coordinating with all community partners to enhance the service spectrum for all individuals meeting criteria of the program. 3. Convening and facilitating the Operational Work Group(s) (OWG) as a common table for day-to-day implementation partners to collectively monitor, identify, discuss, and address operational, administrative, and participant-specific issues, including case consulting. 4. Convening and facilitating the Policy Coordinating Group (PCG) as the stewardship body of the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program to review protocols and processes and make policy-level recommendations for the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program and within their respective agencies. 5. Identifying gaps, barriers, and challenges in accessing services along the continuum of care. Community Partner Responsibilities: To the extent practicable the Community Partner agrees to collaborate with the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program in a collective effort to support service delivery and coordination of care for the priority population.To the extent practicable the Community Partner agrees to participate in the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program Operational Work Group(s) and Policy Coordinating Group. 2 The Community Partner agrees to support where practicable the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program referral process as delineated by the expectations of the Policy Coordinating Group. For staff participating in the Operational Work Group(s), this may include: 1. Participating in the Operational Work Group(s)to: a. Collectively monitor, identify, discuss, and address operational, administrative, and participant-specific needs. b. Coordinate support and care for individuals based on their identified needs. c. Identify gaps, barriers, and challenges in accessing services and meeting the needs of the priority population. 2. Recruiting additional stakeholders for cross-system representation. 3. Agreeing to participation under the multi-party release of information or agency policy as appropriate. 4. Agreeing to the Operational Work Group Oath of Confidentiality Agreement. 5. Maintaining confidentiality of information shared during Operational Work Group meetings. 6. RNP Uniform Program Standards core principles driven by: a. Harm Reduction: A framework that aims to reduce the harm done to the participants and to the surrounding community; done through engagement, not separation, regardless of severity of their needs with continued support. b. Trauma Informed Care: Addressing and understanding participants' underlying psychological trauma, recognizing self-sabotaging trauma responses, listening to participants and working to integrate their voices into their individual intervention plan. c. Cultural Humility: Understanding barriers faced by marginalized populations in accessing standard systems of care. Tailoring to the needs of different racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and those whose first language is not English to ensure participant success. For staff participating in the Policy Coordinating Group, this may include: 1. Participating in the Policy Coordinating Group to: a. Participate in policy-level recommendations for the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program within their community. b. Ensure sufficient resources are dedicated for program success. c. Review, approve, and modify overarching protocols to reflect the site's intention. 2. Working toward system change. 3. Identifying and addressing gaps, barriers, and challenges in accessing services and meeting the needs of the priority population. 4. Ensuring membership includes decision-making leadership. 5. Ensuring diverse and representative membership of the community. 3 6. Recruiting additional stakeholders for cross-system representation. 7. Stewarding evaluation and communications. 8. Following RNP Uniform Program Standards core principles driven by: a. Harm Reduction: A framework that aims to reduce the harm done to the participants and to the surrounding community; done through engagement, not separation, regardless of severity of their needs with continued support. b. Trauma Informed Care: Addressing and understanding participants' underlying psychological trauma, recognizing self-sabotaging trauma responses, listening to participants and working to integrate their voices into their individual intervention plan. c. Cultural Humility: Understanding barriers faced by marginalized populations in accessing standard systems of care. Tailoring to the needs of different racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and those whose first language is not English to ensure participant success. Nothing in this MOU creates a legal obligation on the part of any party.This MOU does not dictate or supersede policy or procedure on the part of Community Partner or the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program. V. REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS 1. This MOU is effective upon signing by the Community Partner and the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program. The MOU will remain in effect until a new MOU is signed or funding ceases. All parties will review this MOU at least every two years. 2. If at any time the MOU becomes a barrier to good practice, or inhibits positive innovations in service delivery, all parties work to eliminate the barriers to services. The MOU may be reviewed at any time at the request of a party. 3. All parties may submit to the other parties an amendment to this MOU. The amendments shall be accepted when all parties sign the amended MOU. VI. MISCELLANEOUS 1. This MOU is not legally enforceable and shall not be construed to create any legal obligation on the part of either party. This MOU shall not be construed to provide a private right or cause of action by any person or entity. 2. Nothing in this MOU authorizes or is intended to obligate the parties to expend, exchange, or reimburse funds, services, or supplies, or transfer or receive anything of value. VI I.SIGNATURES Agreed and Affirmed by the Undersigned Parties on Behalf of Their Agencies: 4 For the Community Partner: For the Jefferson County R.E.A.L. Program: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Discovery Behavioral Healthcare Andy Pernsteiner Date Jim Novelli Date Sheriff MsED, MHP Chief Executive Officer Approved os to form only: 12/17/2025 Samantha Boyd Date Project Manager Philip C. Hunsucker, Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 5