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2 <br /> stress disorder (PTSD) to medication compliance, smoking cessation and anger management. <br /> In one instance, a young woman was having problems keeping her life on track due to adverse <br /> events in her past. She dropped out of school, was using harmful substances and was not being <br /> safe in her social life. After several sessions with the MSW Intern, this client is back in school <br /> and is taking charge of her health and safety. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost for the remainder of the current fiscal year is $6,323, <br /> including salary and benefits. The total cost for FY 2016-17 will be $79,694. The position will <br /> be fully funded for FY 2015-16 and following fiscal years using maintenance of effort funds <br /> currently paid to Cardinal Innovations for mental health services. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this addenda <br /> item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Board of <br /> Health recommended request for an additional 1.0 FTE for a behavioral health Social Work <br /> Clinical Specialist to be fully funded using Maintenance of Effort funding. <br />