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PV"b Consent Agenda
ublic March, 18 2019
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Vicki Kirkpatrick, Director
Appalachia Martine, Community Health Director
DATE:
SUBJECT: Agenda Item — Personal Services Agreement with Discovery Behavioral
Health for Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management;
March 1, 2019 — December 31, 2019; $2,400
STATEN ENT QF E:
Jefferson County Public Health, Community Health Division, wishes to enter into a personal services
agreement with Discovery Behavioral Health for Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case
Management (ICM); March 1, 2019 — December 31, 2019.The total amount is not to exceed $2,400..
ANAL PSIS STRATE ALS PRO'S rCOWS:
This personal services agreement is to provide mental health consultation to the First Steps MSS/ICM
Interdisciplinary Team. As part of the Interdisciplinary team, the Contractor will participate as the
behavioral health specialist. The purpose of MSS is to improve and promote healthy birth outcomes. The
interdisciplinary team delivers services to eligible pregnant and postpartum clients and their infants. The
Maternity Support Services program requires that the interdisciplinary team include a mental health
professional.
FISCAL PACT COST SE FITANALYSIS;
This contract is funded bya combination of grant reimbursement funding and county general fund dollars
fully within the health department budget. No additional county funding is required.
RECOMMENDATION':
JCPH management request approval of the personal services agreement with Discovery Behavioral Health
for mental health consultation services as part of an interdisciplinary team as required by the State
Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM) program; March 1, 2019 —
December 31, 2019; $2,400
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM) Mental Health Services
THIS PROFESIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("this Agreement") is entered into between the County of
Jefferson, a municipal corporation ("the County"), and Discovery Behavioral Health ("the Contractor"), in
consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions specified below.
I'r oicel Desi nialiwgli. The Contractor is retained by the County to perform the following Project:
Participate, as the behavioral health specialist in an interdisciplinary team consisting of Community
Health Nurse (Public Health Nurse), certified dietician, community health representative/worker and
behavioral health specialist.
2. SCO
De Services.p Contractor agrees to perform the services identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto
including the provision of all labor.
3. 1 rnic for Per lonrianc�e. This Agreement shall commence on March 1, 2019 of this contract and continue
through December 31, 2019. Work performed consistent with this Agreement during its term, put prior
to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified. The Contractor shall perform all services pursuant
to this Agreement as outlined on Exhibit "A". Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
4.a n r t. The Contractor shall be paid by the County for completed work and for services rendered
under this Agreement as follows:
a. Payment for the work provided by Contractor shall be made as provided on Exhibit `B" attached
hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to Contractor shall not exceed $2,400.00.
b. Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of the month for the previous month's expenses. Such
invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof, payment will be made to the
Contractor in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to
Exhibit B of the Agreement may result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted
within 60 days may be denied.
Final payment of any balance due the Contractor of the total contract price earned will be made
promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the County after the completion of the work
and submittal of reports under this Agreement and its acceptance by the County.
d. Consultant shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all services including
timesheets and statements (specifying the services provided). Any indirect charges require the
submittal of an indirect cost methodology and rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 255 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230.
C. The Contractor's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for
inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6) years after final
payments. Copies shall be made available upon request.
5. lrlwrier shi and I.fse of Documents. All non -confidential or de -identified documents, drawings,
specifications, and other materials produced by the Contractor in connection with the services rendered
under this Agreement shall be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is
executed or not. The Contractor shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of
drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Contractor's
endeavors. Contractor shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof,
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including electronic data, by County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this
Agreement.
6. C"rrr l tiance witli laws., Contractor shall, in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement,
faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations,
applicable to the services to be rendered under this Agreement.
7. Audit. An audit will be submitted to the County upon request. Upon request, Contractor will submit the
most recent financial audit within 30 days.
a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all records,
statements, and documentation.
b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring process, the
County shall notify Contractor within ten (10) days. County and Contractor shall meet to discuss
areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues.
C. Audit will provide statements consistent with the guidelines of Reporting for Other Non -Profit
Organizations AICPA SOP 78-10, and is performed in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards and with Federal Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations,
Programs, Activities and Functions, and meeting all requirements of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, as
applicable.
hideinni@ication. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, and employees,
from and against all claims, losses or liability, or any portion thereof, including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons, including injuries, sickness, disease or death to
Contractor's own employees, or damage to property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure
of the Contractor. Contractor shall be liable only to the extent of Contractor's proportional negligence.
The Contractor specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the County by
Contractor's employees, including all other persons engaged in the performance of any work or service
required of the Contractor under this Agreement and, solely for the purpose of this indemnification and
defense, the Contractor specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title
51 R.C.W. The Contractor recognizes that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to
provisions of R.C.W. 4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation.
9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall obtain at its own cost and expense the
following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of
the Agreement.
a. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage
liability coverage for all owned and non -owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance
of the work for a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence with the
County named as an additional insured in connection with the Contractor's performance of this
Agreement. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage:
(a) Owned automobiles; (b) Hired automobiles; and, (3) Non -owned automobiles.
b. Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than two (2) times the
occurrence amount ($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily injury, including death and property
damage, unless a greater amount is specified in the contract specifications. The insurance
coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of the protection provided and include the
following minimum coverage:
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Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
ii. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
iii. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability — including coverage for products and
completed operations;
iv. Premises — Operations Liability (M&C);
v. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
vi. Blanket Contractual Liability.
c. Professional Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain professional liability insurance
against legal liability arising out of activity related to the performance of this Agreement, on a
form acceptable to Jefferson County Risk Management in the amounts of not less than
$1,000,000 Each Claim and $2,000,000 Aggregate. The professional liability insurance policy
should be on an "occurrence" form. If the professional liability policy is "claims made," then an
extended reporting periods coverage (tail coverage) shall be purchased for three (3) years after
the end of this Agreement, at the Contractor's sole expense. The Contractor agrees the
Contractor's insurance obligation to provide professional liability insurance shall survive the
completion or termination of this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years.
d. The County shall be named as an "additional named insured" under all insurance policies
required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when not allowed by the
insurer.
e. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) Certificate of
Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified
financial institution.
f. The Contractor shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance that, at a
minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The project name to which it applies; (c)
The certificate holder as Jefferson County, Washington and its elected officials, officers, and
employees with the address of Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street, Port
Townsend, WA 98368, and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or
allowed to expire except on thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County. If the proof of
insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional insured" to a policy obtained by
the Contractor refers to an endorsement (by number or name) but does not provide the full text of
that endorsement, then it shall be the obligation of the Contractor to obtain the full text of that
endorsement and forward that full text to the County. Certificates of coverage as required by this
section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement.
g. Failure of the Contractor to take out or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the
Contractor from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements be
construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification of the
County.
h. The Contractor's insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against the County
(including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the intention of the parties that
the insurance policies, with the exception of Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall
protect both parties and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described
insurance.
i. Insurance companies issuing the policy or policies shall have no recourse against the County
(including its employees and other agents and agencies) for payment of any premiums or for
assessments under any form of policy.
j. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole
risk of the Contractor.
k. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior
to the approval of this Agreement by the County. At the option of the County, the insurer shall
reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention, or the Contractor shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense
expenses.
1. Insurance companies issuing the Contractor's insurance policy or policies shall have no recourse
against the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies) for payment of any
premiums or for assessments under any form of insurance policy.
m. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts required by
this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or to become due, to
the Contractor until the Contractor shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as
may be determined by the County.
n. Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a "Risk Pool" created
pursuant to Ch. 48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect to any policy of insurance the
Contractor must provide in order to comply with this Agreement.
o. The County may, upon the Contractor's failure to comply with all provisions of this Agreement
relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the
Contractor.
p. The Contractor's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and noncontributory with respect
to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the County, its elected and appointed
officers, officials, employees, and agents.
q. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not affect
coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or agents.
r. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
s. The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance policies or shall
furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All insurance provisions
for subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.
t. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Agreement are not
intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they limitations on indemnification.
u. The Contractor shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the time services
commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance policies, and endorsements
expiring before completion of services shall be promptly replaced. All the insurance policies
required by this Agreement shall provide that thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, suspension,
reduction or material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the Jefferson County
Public Health Contracts Manager by registered mail, return receipt requested.
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v. The Contractor shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of
Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-, with the exception that
excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for limits of liability or gaps in
coverage need not be placed with insurers or re -insurers licensed in the State of Washington.
w. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra
hazardous contracts and specific service agreements.
10.'Worker's COILiliqijsgion (Itid ustriall Insurraoce..
a. If and only if the Contractor employs any person(s) in the status of employee or employees
separate from or in addition to any equity owners, sole proprietor, partners, owners or
shareholders of the Contractor, the Contractor shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at
its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide
evidence of coverage to Jefferson County Public Health, upon request.
b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state
and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all
applicable state and federal laws.
c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's
compensation and employer's liability insurance.
d. The Contractor expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability,
with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other
employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such
claim.
e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall
be recoverable from the Contractor.
11. hada k iden�t Contractor. The Contractor and the County agree that the Contractor is an independent
contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Contractor specifically
has the right to direct and control Contractor's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors,
employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the
specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the
relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Contractor nor any employee of
Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services
provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement, vacation pay; holiday pay; sick
leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges
afforded to Jefferson County employees. The County shall not be responsible for withholding or
otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial
insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Contractor, or any
employee of Contractor.
12. StibcontractilIg ,e(tgir•cl ientts.
a. The Contractor is responsible for meeting all terms and conditions of this Agreement including
standards of service, quality of materials and workmanship, costs, and schedules. Failure of a
subcontractor to perform is no defense to a breach of this Agreement. The Contractor assumes
responsibility for and all liability for the actions and quality of services performed by any
subcontractor.
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b. Every subcontractor must agree in writing to follow every term of this Agreement. The
Contractor must provide every subcontractor's written agreement to follow every term of this
Agreement before the subcontractor can perform any services under this Agreement. The Public
Health Director or their designee must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing.
c. Any dispute arising between the Contractor and any subcontractors or between subcontractors
must be resolved without involvement of any kind on the part of the County and without
detrimental impact on the Contractor's performance required by this Agreement.
13. Covenant Against C"olitngent Fees, The Contractor warrants that he has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor, to solicit or
secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working solely for the Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee,
gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to annul this
Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or
otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or
contingent fee.
14. Discrimination [Ilrohihited. The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it under this
Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age,
gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in
the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
15. No Ass ll,in nt. The Contractor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement
without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other
customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement.
16. Non -Waiver., Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided
for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
17. Termination.
a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at anytime by giving ten (10) days
written notice to the Contractor.
b. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Contractor, or any of its
supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Contractor hereby
agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do so by the
County. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of this Agreement between surviving
members of the Contractor and the County, if the County so chooses.
c. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with 10 days' notice,
in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is withdrawn, reduced, or
limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under
this clause, the County shall be liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the
effective date of termination.
18. Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be
given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand -delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or
mailed by depositing in the United States mail, prepaid to the party at the address listed below or such
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other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the County shall be sent
to the following address:
Jefferson County Public Health Department
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Notices to Contractor shall be sent to the following address:.
Discovery Behavioral Health
884 W. Park Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
19. Integrated Agreement.. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and
integrated Agreement between the County and the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly contained in
this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations,
discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, by the County within the scope of
this Agreement. The Contractor ratifies and adopts all statements, representations, warranties,
covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting material submitted by the
Contractor, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
20. Modification oftlli«, Agrcement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by
both County and Contractor.
21. Qis gates, The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate
into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County Risk Manager, whose decision in the matter
shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deem it necessary to institute legal
action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action
shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the
Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The parties agree that all questions
shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from
such decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The
Contractor hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington
for Jefferson County.
22. Section 11�eadi� . The headings of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only
and are not intended to restrict, affect, or be of any weight in the interpretation or construction of the
provisions of the sections or this Agreement.
23. Limits of Any Waiver of l elaUlt. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party,
whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or
subsequent breach by either party.
24. No Oral Waiver. No term or provision of this Agreement will be considered waived by either party, and
no breach excused by either party, unless such waiver or consent is in writing signed on behalf of the
party against whom the waiver is asserted. Failure of a party to declare any breach or default
immediately upon the occurrence thereof, or delay in taking any action in connection with, shall not
waive such breach or default.
25. Scm q1 l i ty. Provided it does not result in a material change in the terms of this Agreement, if any
provision of this Agreement or the application of this Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be
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invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application this
Agreement shall not be affected and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
26. ffinding_pi 111tlic Asslgr This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties' successors in interest, heirs, and assigns.
27. No Assignment.. The Contractor shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this
Agreement without the express written consent of the County.
28.1 a 1" r1m t p rty w l lrcigries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to mean, that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is
not a party.
29. SigtLaturc ill C olincr-,)a Is. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement maybe signed by
each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had
signed the original.
30. Facsimile and Electrolii Sjulc�. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall
have the same force and effect as original signatures.
31. Arms-Lcmt th Negotiatio ris. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms -length,
with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel.
32. Ptiblic Records Act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any
record, including any electronic, audio, paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a
public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may
hereafter be amended, the Contractor agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to
produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth
in state law. The Contractor further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request,
Contractor shall, within two business days, notify the County by providing a copy of the request per the
notice provisions of this Agreement.
33. Cor.ifi enttallmty. With respect to all information relating to County that is confidential and clearly so
designated, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and any
other applicable privacy laws, the Contractor agrees to keep such information confidential. The
Contractor shall not disclose, transfer, or sell any such information to any party, except as provided by
law or, in the case of personal information, with the prior written consent of the person to whom the
personal information pertains. The Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all personal
information and other information gained by reason of this Agreement, and shall return or certify the
destruction of such information if requested in writing by Jefferson County. This Agreement, once
executed, will be a "public record" subject to production to a third party if same is requested pursuant
to - the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as may hereafter be amended.
34. Criminal gal l 1I 1 too /Background Check, Each of the Contractor's employees, the employees of any of the
Contractor's approved subcontractor, or volunteers used by the Contractor shall submit to a Washington
State Patrol fingerprint identity and criminal history check before they are authorized to perform
services for the Project. The County agrees to bear all reasonable costs incurred in the performance of
this fingerprint identity and criminal history check. Contractors who may or will have regular access or
limited access to any juveniles shall also:
a. Require that each of the Contractor's employees, the employees of any of the Contractor's
approved subcontractor, or volunteers used by the Contractor undergo not less often than once
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Name of Contractor
every three (3) years another Jefferson County approved criminal history and background
check;
Ensure all employees, subcontractors, or volunteers are knowledgeable about the requirements
of RCW 13.40.570 and of the new crimes included in RCW 9A.44, Sexual Offense;
Sign the Contractor Requirements for Responding to Situation of Sexual Misconduct Form,
and shall submit to Jefferson County with signed Agreement.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Greg Brotherton, Member
Approved as to form only:
Philip C. Hunsucker Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will provide mental health consultation to the First Steps MSS/ICM Interdisciplinary Team. The
MSS/ICM interdisciplinary team consists of at least a public health nurse, a certified dietitian, a behavioral
health specialist, and, at the discretion of the provider, a community health representative/worker.
As part of the Interdisciplinary team, the Contractor will participate as the behavioral health specialist. The
purpose of MSS is to improve and promote healthy birth outcomes. The interdisciplinary team delivers services
to eligible pregnant and postpartum clients and their infants.
As part of the MSS/ICM Interdisciplinary Team, the behavioral health specialist:
• Must work together to address risk factors identified in a client's care plan.
• Must act within their area of expertise and address the client's needs identified during the maternity
cycle. If the needs of the client are outside the behavioral health team member's scope of practice, the
client will be referred to an appropriate behavioral health specialist for direct services; the behavioral
health team member will provide staff consultation only.
• The behavioral health specialist must participate in a case conference at least once for clients who are
entering MSS during pregnancy and are eligible for the maximum level of service.
• The MSS/ICM behavioral health specialist must be a qualified professional as specified by the State
Department of Health's division responsible for Health Care Professional Credentialing Requirements
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• Must be currently credentialed or licensed in the State of Washington as one of the following:
o Licensed mental health counselor
o Licensed independent clinical social worker
o Licensed social worker
o Licensed marriage and family therapist
o Licensed psychologist
o Associate mental health counselor
o Associate independent clinical social worker
o Associate social worker
o Associate marriage and family therapist
o Certified counselor
o Certified chemical dependency professional
Contractor will provide a copy of the current license and/or credential for the employee who will be providing
case consultation to JCPH as part of the interdisciplinary team.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
Contractor will provide up to three (3) hours of consultation per month including in-person meetings at JCPH
and telephone consultation to interdisciplinary team member(s), if needed. Contractor will be paid $80.00 per
hour, not to exceed $2,400.00 through December 31, 2019.
Contractor will submit a monthly invoice and provide appropriate documentation such as Time Sheets or some
other form of documentation for consultation time provided to JCPH.
Invoices shall be submitted not later than the 15th of the month for services provided the previous month.
Invoices shall be submitted to:
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Attn: Finance
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