MEETING DATE: 7/21/2020
DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Alan Yamamoto
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER:
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 810
SUBJECT:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT- A. YAMAMOTO
Approve renewal contract with Dr. Michael Fruchter, M.D. Psychiatrist for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 for the total maximum amount of $258,000.00.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
This contract is for the provision of psychiatry services through Dr. Fruchter, M.D. Dr. Fruchter is an experienced psychiatrist who specializes in providing services for adults and children. Psychiatrist M.D. providers are a very difficult resource to procure and few are willing to work in publicly operated mental health service, particularly in non-metropolitan locales.
Dr. Fruchter has many years of experience with direct practice in the management of psychiatric medications with mental health clients. Dr.Fruchter provides a resource that is essential to maintain the continuity of medication support services for our clients.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Other County Departments may refer people to behavioral health.
BUDGETED:
Yes
SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:
CURRENT FY COST:
$258,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the contract renewal for the term of FY 2020-2021, with Dr. Michael Fruchter, M.D. for the
the total maximum amount of $258,000 and;
2. Authorize the Board chair to sign said contract.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: No