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County approves $350,000 contract for substance‑use medical director role; majority of service reimbursed by Medi‑Cal
Summary
Board approved a one‑year contract with S Y Psychiatry LLC to provide medical director responsibilities for substance use disorder treatment, with the county noting most services are reimbursable under Drug Medi‑Cal.
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved on May 20 a $350,000 agreement with S Y Psychiatry LLC to serve as medical director for substance use disorder treatment on behalf of Lake County Behavioral Health Services for fiscal year 2025–26.
Behavioral Health Director Jones told the board the medical director role is a required element of the county’s Drug Medi‑Cal organized delivery system plan. Jones said the award represents a substantial reduction from the prior year’s contract amount, which was approximately $1.8 million. She added that the majority of the services will be reimbursed to the county at roughly 65% of the fee‑for‑service medical rate under Medi‑Cal pass‑through procedures.
Supervisor Sabatier said the decrease from the prior year’s figure was welcome. After brief public comment (no speakers), the board voted to approve the agreement and authorized the chair to sign. The motion carried 5–0.
Why it matters: The medical director role supports county‑run substance use disorder treatment and helps maintain Drug Medi‑Cal reimbursement. The contract amount change reflects an administrative reassessment of the county’s needs and billing expectations.
Provenance - topicintro: Behavioral Health Director explanation of contract necessity and reimbursement (transcript beginning ~2488.84). - topfinish: Motion approving the agreement and vote (transcript beginning ~2584.57).
