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Accomplishments for 2013/2014
DBH ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN 2013/2014:
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Received six National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards:
Loma Linda University Medical Center Psychiatry Resident Rotation Program -
Employment and Training
JobsInSoCal.com - Employment and Training
Screening Assessment and Referral Center (SARC) - Human Services
Magnolia at 9th Senior Apartments Housing Project - Community Economic
Development
STAY (Youth Hostel) - Human Services
Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) - Family Resource Center (FRC) - Human
Services
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Conducted 16 personal visits by DBH director to all program staff to communicate how the
department’s day-to-day operations align with the Countywide Vision and support overall
wellness.
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Incorporated the Access Coordination and Enhancement (ACE) program, providing faster access
to services and explaining the total number of behavioral health services provided by hiring nine
Clinical Therapist I’s, one Mental Health Nurse, three Licensed Vocational Nurses, three Mental
Health Specialists, and seven Office Assistant IIIs.
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Twenty-two executive/management/supervisory staff (including two contractors) participated
as mentors in the countywide Leadership Development Network program and Management &
Leadership Academy, Human Services Leaders in Action program and the DBH Leadership
Development program.
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Medical Services standardized the clinical rotations for 3rd year medical students from Loma
Linda University School of Medicine, Western University of Health Science and Touro.
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Completed the Medical Services Physician Orientation Manual currently being piloted to
become an orientation program.
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In collaboration with Children and Family Services (CFS), developed an effective means for qual-
ifying children for “Katie A” services and ensuring services are available throughout the County.
Identified over 700 children as potential sub-class members to date.
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Reformatted the DBH administration meeting to provide management staff a forum to further
develop their management and leadership skills.