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AGENDA ITEM: Request for Supplemental Funding for the Adult Treatment Court Program
DEPARTMENT: Circuit Court
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2026-6153
Motion to approve the request for supplemental funding for the Adult Treatment Court Program for a
one-time allocation of $150,000 through September 30, 2026; further, amend the FY 2026 budget
as detailed in the attached Schedule A.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Budget Amendment Penny Luebs
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Sixth Circuit Court Adult Treatment Court program utilizes Liaison services and a Peer
Recovery Coach through Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) for participants in the Adult
Treatment Court (ATC). The ATC program is a jail alternative currently with 119 participants (as of
1.12.26). The ATC program is funded primarily through grant monies from the State Court
Administrative Office (SCAO). OCHN also had federal grant dollars that provided a portion of the
liaison salaries. OCHN lost the federal funding in Q3 of FY25. The program grant from SCAO was
also reduced this year. The number of participants has continued to increase. The majority of
participants would be incarcerated if it were not for the ATC. The Court requests that the County
provide emergency funding to aid in supporting the program by providing funding of up to $150,000
to cover services that support the ATC program. This funding would be considered a one-time
award for this year only and monies not encumbered by 9/30/26 would remain in the County general
fund. The funding may be used to cover OCHN services and pay for program items such as drug
testing, treatment services, incentives and transportation. The Court recognizes this funding is
temporary and the funding does not obligate the County to any future commitment and continuation
of the services and the program is contingent upon continued future levels of funding.
POLICY ANALYSIS
• Funding would continue one (1) SR FTE Technical Office Specialist position (#3010402-
12029) and one (1) SR FTE Community Service Coordinator position (#3010402-16701).
• The contractual services from OCHN in the form of these two (2) positions serve and assist
the ATC Team via assessments, court testimonies, consultations, progress updates, crisis
intervention, community referrals, and coordinate care throughout OCHN’s network of Core
Provider Agencies (CPA), bridging the gaps between the Court and Mental Health systems.
• SCAO lost approximately $800,000 overall for FY 26. The Adult Treatment Court program
lost $3,500 over FY 25 and was denied all requested increased amounts. The Circuit Court
plans to request additional funds after Q2, but there is no guarantee the request will be
granted due to the high number of courts that lost funding.
• OCHN lost funding in the amount of $82,999, which had a direct impact to this program.
• The Circuit Court is currently working with Fiscal Services to address a permanent solution
for FY 27.
• Per the department, the Interlocal Agreement, approved via resolution #2025-5682, with
OCHN does not need to be amended.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Amendment Attached
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Chris Bujak, Chief Court Business Operations
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 2/19/2026
AGENDA DEADLINE: 02/05/2026 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. CC - ATC OCHN Schedule A
2. FY2026 ATC Resolution - Emergency Funding
3. 2026-2959 (JUS-SUD) Oak Co Court Liaisons and ATC Peer
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2026-02-10 Public Health & Safety - Forward to Finance
2026-02-11 Finance - Recommend to Board
2026-02-19 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles
Seconded by: Commissioner Linnie Taylor
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert,
David Woodward (17)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Spisz (1)
Passed
Oakland County, Michigan
CIRCUIT COURT - State Court Adminstration Office Adult Treatment Court OCHN Emergency Funding
Schedule "A" DETAIL GRN-1004785
R/E Fund Name Division Name
Fund #
(FND)Cost Center (CCN) #
Account #
(RC/SC)
Program #
(PRG)Grant ID (GRN) #
Project ID #
(PROJ)
Region
(REG)
Budget
Fund
Affiliate
(BFA)
Ledger
Account
Summary Account Title
FY 2026
Amendment
FY 2027
Amendment
FY 2028
Amendment
E General Fund Non-Departmental FND10100 CCN9090101 SC730359 PRG196030 730000 Contingency (150,000)--
E General Fund Civil/Criminal Division FND10100 CCN3010301 SC731458 PRG121200 730000 Professional Services 140,000
E General Fund Civil/Criminal Division FND10100 CCN3010301 SC750245 PRG121200 750000 Incentives 10,000
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #26xxx
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
the Sixth Circuit Adult Treatment Court (ATC) continues to increase in the number of
participants; and
this program provides an alternative to incarceration and seeks to break the cycle of substance
abuse; and
programs such as this reduce recidivism and cost far less than incarceration; and
the Sixth Circuit Court relied on services from Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN)
that received federal funding cuts; and
the Circuit Court did not receive enough funding to continue service levels provided by OCHN
in the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Drug Court Grant Program; and
the Circuit Court hopes to continue the ATC to reduce recidivism and substance abuse, as well
as decrease the costs associated with incarceration; and
the Circuit Court requests emergency funding in the amount of $150,000 to supplement the
Adult Treatment Court grant funding; and
the funding will be used to provide services from OCHN, as well as drug testing, treatment
services, and incentives for Adult Treatment Court participants; and
the ATC grant already funds one (1) Special Revenue (SR) FTE Technical Office Specialist
position (#3010402-12029) and one (1) Special Revenue (SR) FTE Community Service Coordinator
position (#3010402-16701); and
the contractual services from OCHN in the form of a Court Liaison position, as well as a Peer
Recovery Coach, which serves and assists the ATC Team via assessments, court testimonies,
consultations, progress updates, crisis intervention, community referrals, and coordinates care throughout
OCHN’s network of Core Provider Agencies (CPA), bridging the gaps between the Court and Mental Health
systems; and
that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
emergency funding to supplement the Sixth Circuit Adult Treatment Court program in the amount of
$150,000 for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
to continue one (1) SR FTE Technical Office Specialist position (#3010402-
12029) and one (1) SR FTE Community Service Coordinator position (#3010402-16701).
that any emergency funds not spent for the Sixth Circuit Adult Treatment
Court by the end of FY26 will be returned to the general fund.
that the approval of this grant application does not obligate the County to
any future commitment and continuation of the services in the grant is contingent upon continued future
levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Health and Safety Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
______________________________________
Commissioner Penny Luebs, District #16
Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee
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OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND
COUNTY AND
THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
FOR
Adult Treatment Court, Juvenile Drug Court and Juvenile Mental Health Treatment Court
OCHN Contract Number 2026-2959
This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into between the COUNTY OF
OAKLAND (“County”), a Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose
address is 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 and the OAKLAND
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK (hereafter “OCHN”), a Michigan Statutory Public
Governmental Entity (MCL 330.1100a(12), Federal Employer I.D. #38- 3437521), created
pursuant to the Michigan Mental Health Code (P.A. 1974, No. 258, MCL 330.1100, et
seq., hereafter “Mental Health Code”), whose address is 5505 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098.
In this Agreement, reference to the County shall include reference to the Court, and the County
and OCHN may be referred to individually as "Party" or jointly as "Parties."
1. Purpose of Agreement
1.1. Pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act, MCL 124.501 et seq., County and OCHN
enter into this Agreement for the purpose of providing substance abuse and addiction
support services to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Adult Treatment Court through
a Peer Recovery Coach.
1.2. Pursuant to the Urban Cooperation Act, MCL 124.501 et seq., County and
OCHN enter into this Agreement for the purpose of providing both mental
health and evaluations and other mental health services and co-occurring
substance use disorder services to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court through
Court Liaisons.
1.3. The public purpose of this Agreement is to allow the County and OCHN to
collaborate in providing assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment to
individuals involved in the juvenile justice system in the Sixth Circuit Court
Juvenile Drug Court and Juvenile Mental Health Court who have or appear to
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have a mental illness or substance use disorder through a Court Liaison. These
services are provided under the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program
administered by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO).
2. Definitions
2.1. Adult Treatment Court means a judicially supervised treatment program as an
alternative to incarceration for qualifying substance abusing or dependent, felony
offenders 1, which incorporates a continuum of treatment services, case management
services, addiction and health education programs, and graduated sanction
interventions.
2.2. Juvenile Drug Court (JDC) means specialized substance use disorder services
incorporated into the program for individuals in the Juvenile Drug Court within the
Family Division of the Sixth Circuit Court. The services are provided and made
available under the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP). The MDCGP is
administered by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). The JDC Drug
Treatment program is designed to assist the Court in responding to the needs of
individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have or appear to have a
substance use disorder.
2.3. Juvenile Mental Health Court (JMHC) the specialized mental health services
incorporated into the program for individuals in the Juvenile Mental Health Court
within the Family Division of the Sixth Circuit Court. The services are provided and
made available under the Michigan Drug Court Grant Program (MDCGP). The
MDCGP is administered by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). The
JMHC Mental Health Services program is designed to assist the Court in responding
to the needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have or appear
to have a mental illness that may impact any aspect of the person’s case or sentence.
2.4. Agreement Documents mean the following documents, which this Contract
includes and incorporates:
2.4.1. Exhibit I: Financial and Reporting Obligations
2.4.2. Exhibit II: Peer Recover Coach Description and Qualifications
2.4.3. Exhibit III: Adult Treatment Court – Court Liaison Description and
Qualifications
2.4.4. Exhibit IV: Juvenile Drug Court and Juvenile Mental Health Court – Court
Liaison Description and Qualifications
2.4.5. Exhibit V: County Insurance Requirements
1 Violent Offenders as defined in MCLA 600.1060 amended, et. seq., are excluded.
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2.5. Claim(s) mean any alleged losses, claims, complaints, demands for relief or
damages, lawsuits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies,
liabilities, penalties, litigation, costs, and expenses, including, but not limited to,
reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation
expenses, litigation expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or other amounts or
liabilities of any kind which are incurred by or asserted against County or Public
Body, or for which County or Public Body may become legally and/or contractually
obligated to pay or defend against, whether direct, indirect or consequential,
whether based upon any alleged violation of the federal or the state constitution,
any federal or state statute, rule, regulation, or any alleged violation of federal or
state common law, whether any such claims are brought in law or equity, tort,
contract, or otherwise, and/or whether commenced or threatened.
2.6. Court Liaison means the individuals hired or contracted by and through OCHN to
provide the services described in Exhibits III, IV and V, which is fully incorporated
here by reference, for the Court.
2.7. County means Oakland County, a Municipal and Constitutional Corporation,
including, but not limited to, all of its departments, divisions, the County Board
of Commissioners, elected and appointed officials, directors, board members,
council members, commissioners, authorities, committees, employees, agents,
volunteers, and/or any such persons’ successors. For purposes of this
Agreement, Oakland County also includes the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court for
the State of Michigan (Court).
2.8. Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) means the statutorily created
public agency that provides public mental health services to adults with serious
mental illness, substance use disorders, children with serious emotional
disturbances and persons with developmental disabilities in Oakland County and
its departments, commissions, boards, institutions, arms, agencies, and
instrumentalities and their present, and future directors, officers, employees,
attorneys, agents, representatives, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers.
2.9. OCHN Agent shall be defined to include, any and all OCHN Contractor(s)’
employees, officers, directors, board members, concurrent board members,
managers, departments, divisions, trustees, volunteers, licensees, concessionaires,
subcontractors, vendors, subsidiaries, joint ventures or partners, and/or any such
OCHN Contractor(s)’ successors or predecessors and any such successors’ or
predecessors’ employees (whether such persons act or acted in their personal,
representative or official capacities), and/or any and all persons acting by, through,
under, or in concert with any OCHN Contractor(s) “OCHN Agency” shall also
include any person who was a OCHN Agent any time during the term of this
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Agreement but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or serving as a
OCHN Agent, without limitation, any and all employees, officers, directors,
members, managers, departments, and divisions of the OCHN (whether such
persons act or acted in their personal, representative or official capacities but shall
NOT include the County or “Concurrent Board Member” as defined herein.
2.10. Concurrent Board Member shall be defined as any Oakland County
Commissioner who is also serving as a member of the Oakland Community Health
Network Board.
2.11. Peer Recovery Coach means the individual hired or contracted by OCHN to provide
the services described in Exhibit II, which is fully incorporated here by reference, for
the Court.
2.12. Service Provider means a qualified public or private agency that employs
individuals that provide peer recovery support services to adults accepted into the
Adult Treatment Court.
3. OCHN RESPONSIBILITIES Subject to the terms and conditions in this Agreement,
and except as otherwise provided by law, OCHN shall provide those services for the
County as described in Exhibit I and II attached to this Agreement and hereby incorporated
and made part of this Agreement. The Parties intend, agree, and acknowledge that no
services, other than those services described in this Agreement, shall or are otherwise
required to be provided by OCHN for or to the County. Additional services may be
contracted by mutual agreement between the Parties.
3.1. The OCHN shall select and contract with one of its Service Providers (the designated
Service Provider) for a Peer Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons who will meet or
exceed the qualifications described in Exhibit II - IV, provide the services and
perform the work described in Exhibit II - IV, at the Court or County Jail, under the
direction of the OCHN, through the designated Service Provider, and according to
the schedule established by OCHN, through the designated Service Provider.
3.2. OCHN shall on its own or through the designated Service Provider, a subcontractor
of OCHN, be fully responsible for providing training, supervision, supplies, and
equipment necessary for the Peer Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons to perform the
work described in Exhibit II - IV.
3.3. OCHN or the designated Service Provider, a subcontractor of OCHN, shall assume
responsibility and liability for benefits, if any, for which the Peer Recovery Coach
and Court Liaisons may be eligible by reason of his or her employment with OCHN
or its subcontractor. Such benefits include, but are not limited to, retirement benefits,
pension rights, insurance rights, fringe benefits, training, holiday pay, sick pay,
vacation pay or such other rights or provisions arising out of an agreement of hire or
an employer-employee relationship, whether express or implied.
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3.4. OCHN shall either provide on behalf of the Peer Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons,
or require that the designated Service Provider to provide and maintain, on behalf of
the Peer Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons, insurance or self-insurance sufficient
to meet the County’s insurance requirements, as outlined in Exhibit VI.
3.5. To ensure timely payment, OCHN will invoice the County monthly for the services
provided by the Peer Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons. OCHN will calculate this
amount based on the employment costs of the Peer Recovery Coach and Court
Liaisons not-to-exceed costs for grant fiscal year as outlined in Exhibit I.
3.6. If the Peer Recovery Coach fails to perform the work described in Exhibit II or fails
to conform to the terms and conditions set forth in the Michigan Drug Treatment
Court Grant, County may request a replacement Peer Recovery Coach from OCHN.
OCHN shall make reasonable efforts to provide a replacement Peer Recovery Coach
and ensure continuation of the services described in Exhibit II.
3.7. The Parties agree that the Peer Recovery Coach is not, and is not intended to be, a
Court or County employee. Peer Recovery Coach is an employee or contractor of the
OCHN or its designated service provider, which has agreed to provide the peer
recovery support services described in Exhibit II through the mechanism of a Peer
Recovery Coach.
3.8. If any of the Court Liaisons fail to perform the work as described in Exhibit III – IV
or fails to conform to the terms and conditions set forth in the Michigan Drug
Treatment Court Grant, County may request replacement Court Liaisons from
OCHN. OCHN shall make reasonable efforts to provide replacement Court Liaisons
and ensure continuation of the services described in Exhibit III – IV.
3.9. The Parties agree that the Court Liaisons are not, and are not intended to be, a Court
or County employee. The Court Liaisons are employees or contractors of OCHN or
its designated service provider, which has agreed to provide the Court Liaisons’
services described in Exhibit III – IV.
3.10. Information obtained by the designated Service Provider and Peer Recovery Coach,
ATC Court Liaison, JDC Court Liaison, and JMHC Court Liaison may be subject to
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other federal
and state statutes. OCHN shall require that the designated Service Provider and the
Court Liaisons comply with all relevant statutes and obligations regarding use and
dissemination of such information.
4. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1. The County agrees to pay OCHN the not-to-exceed amount as outlined in Exhibit I,
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for providing, through the designated Service Provider, the services of a Peer
Recovery Coach and Court Liaisons during the FY2026 grant fiscal year, which runs
from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. County shall have no
responsibility or obligation of any type for providing any employee benefits or
insurance, including workers compensation insurance, for the Peer Recovery Coach
or Court Liaisons.
4.2. County is not obligated or required to provide any additional funding or services that
are not specified in this agreement.
4.3. County may access, use, and disclose to third parties information, records, and any
other content related to this Agreement to comply with the law, such as a subpoena,
court order, or Freedom of Information request.
5. TERM AND RENEWAL
5.1. Term. This Agreement shall begin on October 1, 2025 and shall expire on September
30, 2026.
5.2. Renewal. The Parties are under no obligation to renew or extend this Agreement.
5.3. Agreement Modifications or Amendments. This Agreement and any amendments
shall be effective when executed by both Parties with resolutions passed by the
governing bodies of each Party except as otherwise specified below. The approval
and terms of this Agreement and any amendments, except as specified below, shall
be entered in the official minutes of the governing bodies to the extent required by
that Party’s governing body. An executed copy of this Agreement and any
amendments shall be filed by the County Clerk with the Secretary of State. OCHN
shall secure approval and signature in accordance with its policies and procedures.
5.4. Notwithstanding Section 4.1, the Chairperson of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners is authorized to sign amendments to the Agreement to add Exhibits
that were previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. An amendment
signed by the Board Chairperson under this Section must be sent to the Election
Division in the County Clerk’s Office to be filed with the Agreement once it is signed
by both Parties.
5.5. Unless extended by an Amendment, this Agreement shall remain in effect for the
Term, unless cancelled or terminated by any of the Parties pursuant to the terms of
the Agreement.
6. GRANT FUNDS UNAVAILABLE. County may terminate this Agreement immediately
if SCAO advises County that Michigan Drug Court Grant Program Funds become
unavailable.
7. OBLIGATIONS ON TERMINATION. Upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement, County will pay any sums due and owing for services provided by OCHN.
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OCHN will return to County any identification or access badges which permitted the Peer
Recovery coach to access any County facilities.
8. ASSURANCES AND WARRANTIES.
8.1. Responsibility for Claims. Each Party shall be responsible for any Claims made
against that Party by a third party, and for the acts or omissions of its employees
arising under or related to this Agreement.
8.2. Responsibility for Attorney Fees and Costs. Except as provided in this Agreement,
in any Claim that may arise from the performance of this Agreement, each Party shall
seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated with such
representation, including judgments and attorney fees.
8.3. Costs, Fines, and Fees for Noncompliance. Public Body shall be solely responsible
for all costs, fines, penalties, assessments, and fees associated with its acts or
omissions related to this Agreement and/or for noncompliance with this Agreement.
8.4. Reservation of Rights. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, impair,
divest, delegate or contravene any constitutional, statutory, and/or other legal right,
privilege, power, obligation, duty, or immunity of the Parties. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of governmental immunity for either Party.
8.5. Authorization and Completion of Agreement. The Parties have taken all actions and
secured all approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Agreement. The
persons signing this Agreement on behalf of each Party have legal authority to sign
this Agreement and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
8.6. Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all federal, state, and local
ordinances, regulations, administrative rules, and requirements applicable to its
activities performed under this Agreement.
8.7. Any and all OCHN services set forth in this Agreement are provided on an “as-in”
and “as-available” basis, without any warranty of any kind, to the maximum extent
permitted by applicable law. The County hereby expressly further disclaims any
and all warranties, of any kind, whether express or implied, including, without
limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, non- infringement, and/or that any OCHN services under this Agreement
will meet any County needs or requirements, will be uninterrupted, timely, secure,
error or risk free/or that any deficiencies in any OCHN service. The entire risk
arising out of the use of any and all County services herein remains at all times,
with the OCHN to the maximum extent permitted by law.
9. NO INDEMNIFICATION.
9.1. Each Party shall be responsible for any Claims made against that Party and for the
acts of its Employees or Agents.
9.2. In any Claim that may arise from the performance of this Agreement, each Party
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shall seek its own legal representation and bear the costs associated with such
representation including any attorney fees.
9.3. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, neither Party shall have any
right under any legal principle to be indemnified by the other Party or any of its
employees or Agents in connection with any Claim.
9.4. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Agreement does not and is not
intended to create any third-party obligation, duty, promise, contractual right or
benefit, right to indemnification, right to subrogation or any other right in favor of
any third person or entity.
9.5. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, impair, divest, delegate or
contravene any constitutional, statutory, and/or other legal right, privilege, power,
obligation, duty or immunity of the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as a waiver of governmental immunity for either Party.
10. LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS ON OCHN SERVICES.
10.1. In no event and under no circumstances in connection with or as a result of
this Agreement shall the County be liable to the OCHN, or any other person, for
any consequential, incidental, direct, indirect, special punitive, or other similar
damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business,
profits, business interruption, or any other pecuniary loss or business detriment)
arising out of this Agreement for any OCHN services hereunder or any County
use or inability to use any OCHN services, even if the County has been advised
of the possibility of such damages.
11. NO IMPLIED WAIVER. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement:
11.1. Absent a written waiver, no act, failure, or delay by a Party to pursue or enforce
any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of those rights
with regard to any existing or subsequent breach of this Agreement.
11.2. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, whether by
conduct or otherwise, in one or more instances, shall be deemed or construed as a
continuing waiver of any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement.
11.3. No waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its right to require strict
performance of this Agreement.
12. AUDITING. The County agrees that financial records will be available upon request
for review or audit by OCHN or other appropriate officials.
13. AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION. The Parties agree that performance under this
Agreement will be conducted in compliance with all federal, Michigan, and local laws
and regulations. This Agreement is made and entered into in the County of Oakland and
in the State of Michigan. The language of all parts of this Agreement is intended to and
under all circumstances to be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and
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not construed strictly for or against any Party.
14. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT.
14.1. The Parties agree that this Agreement, and/or any subsequent amendments thereto,
shall not become effective prior to the approval by the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners and the OCHN. The approval and terms of this Agreement,
and/or any possible subsequent amendments thereto, shall be entered in the official
minutes and proceedings of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and
the OCHN Board and shall also be filed with the office of the Clerk of the County.
14.2. This Agreement shall remain in effect until it is cancelled or terminated by either
of the Parties as provided herein.
15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The Parties agree that at all times and for all
purposes under the terms of this Agreement, the OCHN’s and/or any and all OCHN Agents'
legal status and relationship to the County shall be that of an Independent Contractor.
Except as expressly provided herein, each Party will be solely responsible for the acts
of its own employees, agents, and servants during the term of this Agreement. No
liability, right or benefits arising out of an employer/employee relationship, either
express or implied, shall arise or accrue to either Party as a result of this Agreement.
16. TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT. Except as otherwise
provided herein, either Party may terminate and/or cancel this Agreement upon ninety (90)
Days written notice to the other Party. The effective date of termination and/or
cancellation shall be clearly stated in the written notice. Termination of this Agreement
does not release any Party from any obligations that Party has pursuant to any law.
16.1. The Parties agree and acknowledge that either Party’s decision to terminate and/or
cancel this Agreement, or any one or more individual OCHN Services identified
herein, shall not relieve the County or any County payment obligation for any OCHN
Services rendered prior to the effective date of any termination or cancellation
of this Agreement. The provisions of this Subsection shall survive the
termination, cancellation, and/or expiration of this Agreement.
17. DISCRIMINATION. The Parties shall not discriminate against their employees, agents,
applicants for employment, or other persons or entities with respect to hire, tenure, terms,
conditions, and privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related
to employment in violation of any federal, state or local law.
18. RECORD RETENTION. The Parties agrees to maintain records in accordance with state
law. All records relative to this Agreement shall be available at any reasonable time
for examination or audit by personnel authorized by the County or law.
19. DELEGATION/SUBCONTRACT/ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party shall delegate,
subcontract, and/or assign any obligations or rights under this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the other Party.
20. FORCE MAJEURE. Each Party shall be excused from any obligations under this
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Agreement during the time and to the extent that a Party is prevented from performing due
to causes beyond the Party's control, including, but not limited to, an act of God, war, fire,
strike, labor disputes, civil disturbances, reduction of power source, or any other
circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party. Reasonable notice
shall be given to the other party of any such event.
21. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term, or condition, of
this Agreement to be illegal or invalid, then the term, or condition, shall be deemed severed
from this Agreement. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall
remain in full force.
22. CAPTIONS. The section and subsection numbers, captions, and any index to such sections
and subsections contained in this Agreement are intended for the convenience of the
reader and are not intended to have any substantive meaning. The numbers, captions, and
indexes shall not be interpreted or be considered as part of this Agreement. Any use of
the singular or plural number, any reference to the male, female, or neuter genders, and any
possessive or non-possessive use in this Agreement shall be deemed the appropriate
plurality, gender or possession as the context requires.
23. NOTICES. Notices given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally
delivered, sent by express delivery service, certified mail, or first class U.S. mail postage
prepaid, and addressed to the person listed below. Notice will be deemed given on the date
when one of the following first occur: (1) the date of actual receipt; (2) the next business
day when notice is sent express delivery service or personal delivery; or (3) three days
after mailing first class or certified U.S. mail.
23.1. If Notice is sent to the County, it shall be addressed and sent to: 1200 North Telegraph,
Pontiac, Michigan 48341.
23.2. If Notice is sent to the OCHN, it shall be addressed and sent to: 5505 Corporate
Drive, Troy, MI 48098.
23.3. Either Party may change the address and/or individual to which Notice is sent
by notifying the other Party in writing of the change.
24. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced by
the laws of the State of Michigan without giving effect to its conflict of law principles.
25. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule,
any action brought to enforce, interpret, or decide any Claim(s) arising under or related
to this Agreement shall be brought in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of
Michigan, the 50th District Court of the State of Michigan, or the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable
jurisdiction of the court. Except as otherwise required by law or court rule, venue is
proper in the courts set forth above. The choice of forum set forth above shall not be
deemed to preclude the enforcement of any judgment obtained in such forum or taking
action under this Agreement to enforce such judgment in any appropriate jurisdiction.
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26. AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS OR AMENDMENTS. Any modifications,
amendments, rescissions, waivers, or releases to this Agreement must be in writing
and executed by both Parties. The Parties agree that no such modification, rescission,
waiver, release or amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall become effective
against the County unless signed for by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The
Parties further agree that this Agreement shall not be changed, supplemented, or amended,
in any manner, except as provided for herein, and no other act, verbal representation,
document, usage or custom shall be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement in any
manner.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the
Parties along with the Agreement Documents. In entering into this Agreement, OCHN
acknowledges that it has not relied upon any prior or contemporaneous agreement,
representation, warranty, or other statement by the County and/or any County Agent that
is not expressly set forth in this Agreement, and that any and all such possible, perceived
or prior agreements, representations, understandings, statements, negotiations,
understandings and undertakings, whether written or oral, in any way concerning or
related to the subject matter of this Agreement are fully and completely superseded by
this Agreement.
27.1. If there is a contradicting term or condition in any Exhibit to this Agreement,
the Agreement controls.
27.2. It is further agreed that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are contractual
and binding and are not mere recitals. The Parties acknowledge that this
Agreement contains certain limitations and disclaimers of liability.
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By signing below, the Parties enter into this Interlocal Agreement for Adult Treatment
Peer Recovery Coach, and Adult Treatment Court, Juvenile Mental Health Court,
Juvenile Drug Court Liaisons.
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK:
BY: DATE:
Trish Zizumbo
Chief Operating Officer / Deputy Executive Director
BY: DATE:
Robert Blumenfeld
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
BY: DATE:
David T. Woodward, Chairman
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
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OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY
AND
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR
PEER RECOVER COACH AND COURT LIAISONS
EXHIBIT I: Financial and Reporting Obligations
The not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of this agreement for fiscal year 2026 is $256,028 and Oakland
County will fund OCHN through awarded Michigan Drug Court Grants and supplemented by County
Funds as follows:
1. OCHN will be reimbursed up to the not-to-exceed amount of $7,000 for the FY2026
fiscal year expenses associated with a Peer Recovery Coach for the Adult Treatment
Court . County shall have no responsibility or obligation of any type for providing
any employee benefits or insurance, including workers compensation insurance, for
the Peer Recovery Coach .
2. OCHN will be reimbursed up to the not -to -exceed amount of $200 ,987 for the
FY2026 fiscal year expenses associated with one part -time and two full-time Court
Liaison s for the Adult Treatment Court. The County’s reimbursement for expenses
associated with the Court Liaison(s) for the Adult Treatment Court includes
salaries, fringe benefit s and cell phone /internet costs incurred by OCHN.
3. OCHN will be reimbursed up to the not -to -exceed amount of $38,3 87 for the
FY2026 fiscal year expenses associated with a Court Liaison for the Juvenile
Mental Health Court . County shall have no responsibility or obligation of any type
for providing any employee benefits or insurance, including workers compensation
insurance, for the Court Liaison.
4. OCHN will be reimbursed up to the not-to -exceed amount of $9,654 for the
FY2026 fiscal year expenses associated with a Court Liaison for the Juvenile Drug
Court . County shall have no responsibility or obligation of any type for providing
any employee benefits or insurance, including workers compensation insurance, for
the Court Liaison
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The expenditure reports must be submitted to Oakland County Circuit Court Business Manager
Christina Bujak by email (bujakc@oakgov.com) on a monthly basis no later than 15 (fifteen)
days after the close of each calendar month.
The NTE indicates the maximum possible financial obligation of Oakland County regardless of
OCHN’s total costs and expenditures under this Agreement.
The OCHN will be reimbursed monthly for expenditures incurred after the submission, review
and approval by the Oakland County Circuit Court Business Manager of each expenditure report.
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BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR
Adult Treatment Court
EXHIBIT II: Peer Recovery Support Services
The Oakland County Adult Treatment Court has been awarded funds through the Michigan Drug Court Grant
Programs with the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) to contract with Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) to provide Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS). The role of a PRSS provider is
to support individuals working on recovery both in the treatment center and in their natural environment.
Services can be delivered on an individual basis or in groups providing education or other support services.
The provider must follow the guidelines outlined in the Technical Advisory on PRSS. The provider must have
Policies and Procedures for providing services as noted in the Technical Advisory. It is the responsibility of
the provider to ensure that the Peer Specialist/Coach maintains recovery.
The role of Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) is to support individuals working on recovery both in
the treatment center and in their natural environment. Services can be delivered on an individual basis or in
groups providing education or other support services.
Peer Recovery Coach Services are provided by a person in a journey of recovery from a substance use disorder
or co-occurring disorders who identifies with a beneficiary based on a shared background and life experience.
Peer Recovery Coaches support a beneficiary’s journey toward recovery and wellness by creating and
sustaining networks of formal and informal services and supports while role modeling the many pathways to
recovery as each individual determines his or her own way. The Peer Recovery Coach helps to remove barriers
and obstacles, and links the beneficiary to resources in the recovery community.
Services can be delivered on an individual basis or in groups providing education or other support services.
Providers must follow the guidelines outlined in the Technical Advisory on PRSS. The provider must have
Policies and Procedures for providing services as noted in the TA. It is the responsibility of the provider to
ensure that the Peer Specialist/Coach maintains recovery.
The Peer Recovery Coach shall receive regular supervision by a case manager, treatment practitioner,
prevention staff or an experienced Certified Peer Recovery Coach who has over 2 continuous years in recovery
and over two years in the direct provision of recovery coach services and supports.
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I. Peer Recovery Coach Staff Qualifications:
A. Have two continuous years in recovery from addiction(s) with experience in navigating treatment
services and/or prevention
B. Share their recovery story as a tool in helping others
C. Be at least 18 years of age
D. Experience receiving publicly funded treatment and recovery services for addiction
E. High school diploma or equivalent
F. Be employed at least 10 hours per week by a licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Organization, a PIHP, a Community Mental Health Services Program, or another organization
under contract to one or more of the forgoing organizations that provides substance abuse
treatment and/or recovery support services.
G. Attend and Complete the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) training
and/or MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training
H. Valid driver’s license
I. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills
• Empathy
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Listening skills
• Organizational Skills
J. Must have a good working knowledge of recovery resources and activities.
Training Requirements
• Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) or MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach
Certification Training
• Personal Safety
• Confidentiality
• Relapse Prevention
• Cultural Competence
• Recipient Rights
• Communicable Disease/HIV level 1
• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions (recommended)
II. Program Services
A. The PRC will provide services individually or in a group setting. Services will include but are
not limited to:
• Emotional support
ο Peer mentoring
ο Peer-led support groups
• Information regarding various topics:
ο Parenting class
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ο Job readiness training
ο Wellness seminar
• Instrumental: Providing concrete assistance to help others accomplish task
ο Child care
ο Transportation
ο Help accessing community health and social services
• Affiliation: Facilitate contacts with others to promote learning of social skills, recreational
skills and so forth.
ο Recovery centers
ο Sports league participation
ο Alcohol- and drug-free
ο socialization opportunities
ο Faith-based
B. Peer Recovery Coaches must be a participant in the 6th Circuit Adult Treatment Court.
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BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR
Adult Treatment Court
EXHIBIT III: COURT LIAISON SERVICES
The Oakland County Adult Treatment Court has been awarded funds through the Michigan Drug Court Grant
Programs with the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) to contract with Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) to provide Court Liaison services. The role of a Court Liaison provider is to support
individuals working on recovery both in the treatment center and in their natural environment. Services can
be delivered on an individual basis or in groups providing education or other support services.
Adult Treatment Court Liaison
Department/Activity Justice Initiatives
Behavioral Health and Justice
Liaison Supervisor
Bargaining
Unit:
Not Represented
Community
Based – 6th
Exempt/Non-
Exempt:
Exempt ✓Part-Time
Full-Time
In collaboration with the Oakland County Circuit Court, the Adult Treatment Court Liaison will be
expected to provide access to a broad array of mental health services to serve both the Adult
Treatment Court (ATC) and the greater 6th Circuit Court. The Court Liaison works closely with
members of the ATC Team by delivering detailed progress and adherence updates on a regular
basis. This position is expected to serve and assist the 6th Circuit Court via assessment, court
testimonies, consultations, progress updates, crisis intervention, community referrals and the
coordination of care throughout Oakland Community Health Network’s (OCHN) provider
network. The Adult Treatment Court Liaison will help bridge the gaps between the Court, public
mental health systems and substance use services. In addition, Liaison will facilitate the
Essential Functions
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Under direction perform the following:
• Act as a primary liaison between OCHN, Provider Network, court, and other entities that are
part of the individual’s treatment.
• Complete timely mental health and substance use assessments and recommend proper
course of action to the ATC/6th Circuit Court.
• As needed, coordinate with OCHN Access/Sober Support Unit for higher level of care
substance use disorder treatment services for persons with co-occurring mental health and
substance use disorders.
• Monitor treatment plan progress (or non-compliance) and report accordingly to the ATC.
• Maintain clinical information for the OCHN system, including current and accurate records
subject to audit.
• Provide/share educational opportunities for court teams in matters relevant to the
treatment court, highlighting mental health and substance use disorders.
• Be proactive in working with ATC individuals by making in person/virtual visits, phone calls
•
ATC/6th Circuit Court.
• Work closely with provider network to promote effective communication and understanding
of ATC/6th Circuit Court policies (including attending relevant provider meetings on a regular
basis and inviting provider staff to court meetings).
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide information and referrals to county residents in need of community services, who
may or may not meet criteria for OCHN services.
• Assist individuals in applying for Medicaid/SSI/Disability when needed.
• Ensure that proper consent and release forms for mental health services and other
documents are completed.
• Establish strong working relationships and serve as liaison with mental health providers and
human services agencies in the Oakland County community to facilitate efficient
coordination of individual services.
• Represent OCHN to the community in a manner that fosters the goals and mission of
OCHN.
• Prepares verbal, written and statistical reports as requested by ATC/6th Circuit Court and
OCHN, while observing appropriate regulatory content and timeline requirements. Evaluate
individual and community impact, and overall effectiveness of position.
• Participate in grant phone calls, meetings, learning collaboratives, coaching calls, and TA
opportunities, as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and utilization review activities as appropriate.
• Participates in local taskforces, committees, workshops, and conferences.
• Perform other duties, including more in-depth SUD responsibilities, as assigned.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
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Education:
• Master’s degree in a mental health field.
Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):
• LMSW, LPC, LP
• CAADC or development plan, preferred.
• LOCUS and ASAM training preferred.
Experience Requirements:
• Three (3) years of experience in social work, human services, criminology, psychology, or
related field.
• One (1) year of clinical experience providing mental health services to individuals with dual
diagnoses.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to individuals involved with the criminal justice
• Experience with Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) and Motivational Interviewing.
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Job Specific Competencies/Skills:
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant
software programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills both in direct personal interactions and on
the telephone.
• Demonstrates high level of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle a high volume of relatively complex assignments accurately
and timely.
• Demonstrates organizational skills needed to establish office procedures and maintain files
and records.
• Ability to work independently in the field, while also functioning as a member of a larger
team
• Ability to engage with individuals, their families, and community partners.
• Understanding of recipient rights policies.
• Understanding of trauma informed principles.
• Ability to use basic intervention skills.
• Knowledge Requirements:
• Knowledge of the OCHN system, providers, eligibility criteria, and community referral
resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of admission and discharge criteria for each treatment
program and be able to determine and designate appropriate levels of care.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV TR and DSM-V criteria.
• Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code.
Oakland Community Health Network’s Core Competencies:
• Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the
organization; demonstrating loyalty to the organization and its mission and values; maintaining
social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical
principles. (Integrity/Building Trust)
• Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining
productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the person served.
(Customer Focus)
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning
opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their
application. (Continuous Learning)
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and
accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of
excellence in addition to consciously adopting organizational standards of excellence. (Work
Standards)
• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a
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(Communication)
Additional Information
(Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, etc.):
• This position is funded by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). While historically,
funding has been renewed on an annual basis, the position will continue to be funded to the
extent that grant dollars are available.
• Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite
meetings or site visits.
• Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office
hours.
• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• Hybrid (onsite/remote) work schedule available.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or
without a reasonable accommodation.
OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees'
differences. This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression
and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion,
sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.
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OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY AND
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOR
Juvenile Drug Court and Juvenile Mental Health Court
EXHIBIT IV: COURT LIAISON SERVICES
The Oakland County Juvenile Drug Court has been awarded funds through the Michigan Drug Court Grant
Programs with the Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO) to contract with Oakland Community
Health Network (OCHN) to provide Court Liaison services. The role of a Court Liaison provider is to support
individuals working on recovery both in the treatment center and in their natural environment. Services can
be delivered on an individual basis or in groups providing education or other support services.
Youth Mental Health / Drug Court Liaison – Grant Funded and County Funded
Department/Activity Justice Initiatives
Behavioral Health and Justice
Liaison Supervisor
Not Represented
6th Oakland Co
Circuit Court
Exempt/Non-
Exempt:
Exempt ☐
Full-Time
In collaboration with the 6th Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division, Youth Mental Health /
Court Liaison provides information, referrals, screening, and assessment of eligibility for public
mental health services in Oakland County for children with serious emotional disturbances, young
adults with mental illness, children/young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and
co-occurring diagnoses. Provide coordination and collaboration with other entities that can support
individuals in meeting their immediate needs.
Essential Functions
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• Primary point of contact for Juvenile Mental Health Court (JMHC) and Juvenile Drug Court
(JDC) as well as greater 6th Circuit Court for youth related services.
Conduct in – person / virtual mental health screenings, as well as any appropriate assessments.
This may include meeting a child in a juvenile detention facility.
• Coordinate with the Access Department for potential SED-Waiver screenings and Substance Use
Disorder Screenings. Liaison may complete Substance Use Disorder Screenings for children in
detention.
• Arranges services for treatment, and assists with employment and/or education, housing, and
any other ancillary services.
• Identify primary agencies for participants to be referred to for mental health services and/or co-
occurring disorders services.
• Provide on-going case management for each JMHC participant, specifically by monitoring
compliance and progress with the treatment plan. Coordinate with treatment provider, as
needed.
• May provide group therapy for participants.
• Provide regular progress and compliance information in coordination with the treatment
provider.
• Develop preferred methods, forms, and timetables for exchanging information between agency
and court personnel regarding agency related progress and compliance of program participants,
test results,
recommendations for continuing care or additional service needs.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, status review hearings, and committees related to
youth who are at risk for adjudication or adjudicated.
• Arrange and coordinate with substance use agency for substance use disorder treatment
services for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide education to court team members on how to screen for individuals exhibiting symptoms
of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Provide information to the specialty court team on relevant mental health/substance use
confidentiality and recipient rights laws.
• Comply with all Specialty Court policies and procedures that have been previously agreed upon
by the parties.
• Participate in training related to mental health / substance use, and specialty court.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
• Individual must possess a Master’s degree in a mental health field.
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Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):
• LLP, LP, LMSW, LPC, LMFT - limited license will be considered with appropriate experience.
• CAADC, preferred.
Experience Requirements:
• Three (3) years of experience in social work, human services, criminology, psychology, or related
field.
Preferred Experience:
• None
Job Specific Competencies/Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to articulate a complex service system while establishing positive rapport with
individuals in need.
• Create a welcoming environment that demonstrates empathy and non-judgment.
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant
software programs.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills both in direct personal interactions and on the
telephone.
• Demonstrates high level of oral and written communication skills.
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• Demonstrates ability to handle a high volume of relatively complex assignments accurately and
timely.
• Demonstrates organizational skills needed to establish office procedures and maintain files and
records.
Knowledge Requirements:
• Knowledge of the OCHN system, providers, eligibility criteria, and community referral resources
• Knowledge of OCHN provider network, and how to access additional community services.
• Knowledge and understanding of admission and discharge criteria for each treatment program
and be able to determine and designate appropriate levels of care.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV TR and DSM-V criteria.
• Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Understanding of recipient rights policies.
• Understanding of trauma informed principles.
• Knowledge of Children’s SED Waiver requirements.
• Knowledge of LOCUS, CAFAS, and ASAM requirements.
• Knowledge of substantial functional limitations.
• Ability to use basic intervention skills.
Oakland Community Health Network’s Core Competencies:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the
organization; demonstrating loyalty to the organization and its mission and values; maintaining
social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical
principles. (Integrity/Building Trust)
• Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining
productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the person served.
(Customer Focus)
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning
opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their
application. (Continuous Learning)
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and
accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of
excellence in addition to consciously adopting organizational standards of excellence. (Work
Standards)
• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a
manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Additional Information
(Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, etc.):
• Hybrid (onsite/remote) work schedule available for the Pontiac, MI location.
• The position is located at the 6th Oakland County Circuit Court, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac,
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• Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite
meetings or site visits.
• Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.
• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or
without a reasonable accommodation.
OCHN is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive and equitable culture. We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages our employees’
differences. This includes (but is not limited to) ability, age, color, family type, gender expression
and identity, individual expression, medical conditions, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion,
sexual orientation, veteran status, and all other diverse and wonderful characteristics.
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OAKLAND COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY
AND
OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
EXHIBIT V: Contractor Insurance Obligations
At all times during this Contract, including renewals and extensions, OCHN shall either provide on
behalf of the Peer Recovery Coach, or require that the designated Service Provider to provide and
maintain, on behalf of the Peer Recovery Coach, insurance or self-insurance sufficient to meet the
County’s requirement according the following specifications:
1. General Insurance Minimum Requirements
a. Commercial General Liability - with the following as minimum requirements:
$3,000,000- Each Occurrence (Total Limit)
Occurrence Form Policy
Broad Form Property Damage
Premises/Operations
Independent Contractors
Products and Completed Operations
Blanket – Broad Form Contractual
Personal Injury - Delete Contractual Exclusion
Additional Insured: The County of Oakland and County Agents (as defined in this
Contract);
b. Workers' Compensation - as required by law and $500,000 Employer's Liability;
c. Automobile Liability and Property Damage - $1,000,000 each occurrence,
including coverage for all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles including No Fault
coverage as required by law;
d. Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance (as applicable) - with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 dollars aggregate.
2. General Certificates of Insurance
a. All Certificates of Insurance shall contain evidence of the following conditions and/or
clauses and shall be sent to: The County of Oakland and County Agents, Oakland
County Purchasing Division, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Bldg 41W, Waterford, MI
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48328-0462 or fax 248-858-1677.
b. The County of Oakland and County Agents (as defined in this Contract) shall be named as
"General Liability" Additional Insured with respect to work performed by the Contractor.
c. All Certificates are to provide 30 days written notice of material change, cancellation, or
non-renewal. Certificates of Insurance or insurance binders must be provided no less than
ten (10) working days before commencement of work to the Oakland County Purchasing
Division. Insurance carriers are subject to the approval of Oakland County.
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