HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGREEMENT BETWEEN AUGUSTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ADULT FELONY DRUG COURT PROGRAM AND FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF THE CSRA, INC. AUGUSTA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT/BURItiE COUNTI,COLUMBIA COUNTY,.AND RICHMOND COUNTY
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James G. Blanchard,Jr. � `� Elaina Ashler,Coordinator
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (706) 823-4424
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is effective as of this 1st day of February 2018, by and between
RICHMOND COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through its
governing authority, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners ("County") in conjunction with the
Augusta Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Accountability Court Program&Family Counseling Center
of the CSRA, Inc. (Contractor") (herein collectively referred to as the "Parties")
THIS AGREEMENT constitutes the entire understanding between the Augusta Judicial Circuit
Adult Felony Drug Court Program and Family Counseling Center of the CSRA,Inc. for the services
of chemical dependency treatment provider and shall not be modified or altered in any way without the
express written agreement of all parties.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the County and the Augusta Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court program desire to
obtain a Contractor to provide services generally described as Drug Court Treatment Services (the
"Work"); and
WHEREAS, the County finds that specialized knowledge, skills, and training are necessary to perform
the Work contemplated under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has represented that it is qualified by training and experience to perform the
Work; and,
WHEREAS, the Contractor has agreed to provide such services as outlined in this agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the public interest will be served by this Agreement; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby do mutually agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TERMINATION DATE
A. Project Description
The project is described as Adult Felony Drug Court Treatment Services.
B. The Work
The Work to be completed under this Agreement(the "Work") consists of the following:
The Contractor shall perform the following services for those adult offenders referred to the
Contractor by the Augusta Judicial Circuit(referred to herein as"Superior Court"or"the Court"):
C. Prior to Entry
The Contractor shall administer a court-approved, risk assessment to each proposed Drug Court
candidate referred to the Contractor within one (1) calendar week of the District Attorney's
approval of the candidate's entry into the program. A copy of each assessment shall be sent to the
drug court coordinator for record keeping purposes. The treatment provider will also report the
findings of the assessment during routine advocation meetings (1st& 3rd week of the month).
D. Individualized Clinical Assessments/Evaluations
Within one(1) week of a participant's entry into the program, the Contractor shall administer an
Individualized Clinical Assessment/Evaluation and provide its findings to the program
coordinator within one (1) calendar week. Types of information obtained through the
Assessment/Evaluation would include, but not be limited to:
1. Alcohol and other drug use history
2. Mental Health History
3. Physical Health History
4. Education
5. Emotional/Health barriers
6. Employment
7. Family dynamics
8. Housing
9. Spirituality
10. Social Support Systems
11. Transportation
12. Treatment History
13. Criminal History
14. Special Population Needs:
a. Based on choice of drugs
b. Co-existing Disorders
c. Gender, ethnic, and cultural considerations
d. Other health issues (i.e. HIV, Hepatitis C, etc.)
e. Sexual Orientation
f. Domestic Violence
g. Sexual Abuse
15. All assessments must include a diagnosis,recommendation, and justification for referral into
Drug Court Services that is signed by a Certified Addictions Counselor Level II or
equivalent.
E. Treatment Plan
As part of the clinical intake process, the Contractor shall develop a participant- specific
treatment plan (inclusive of relapse prevention methods) with measurable goals and objectives
and provide the plan to the program coordinator.
1. A copy of the Treatment Plan for each participant must be provided to the coordinator within
the first two(2)weeks of the initial counseling session outlining the short and long-term goals
the participant will work on over the full treatment period.
2. All progress notes must reflect how the participant is working towards their goal completion.
3. Monthly progress summaries must show how participants are progressing toward their goals
and the Treatment Providers overall impression of how they believe the participant is
progressing in treatment and meeting their goals. The Contractor will provide copies of these
summaries to the Coordinator by the 10th day of each following month.
4. Complete documentation of the overall treatment regimen and curricula being used to
progress a participant through the phases of their program(i.e.Phase I,II,III)including goals,
milestones, etc. that participants must demonstrate before being recommended to advance
phases.
F. Intensive Outpatient Treatment
The Contractor shall offer all participants a clinically sound and evidence-based, multi-phase
alcohol and drug treatment program consisting of a Court-approved treatment curriculum. Both
parties acknowledge that the treatment curriculum is subject to change upon discussion and
agreement of the parties. Ultimately, the Contractor must adhere to any state treatment standards
for such services.
1. Content of Individual/Group Treatment Sessions. Individual and Group treatment sessions
shall consist of education/skill building and therapy. The sessions shall address addiction,
relapse prevention planning, criminogenic thinking errors, life skills, anger management,
parenting, bereavement, sexual relationships, gender specific, health/medical/medical,
personal safety planning, and other clinically relevant treatment issues.
2. Structure of Group Sessions. All treatment/education programs may be open-ended;
however, a procedure should be established to orient new group members to the open-ended
treatment group.
3. Time of delivery of treatment services. Treatment will be offered Monday — Friday to
accommodate two (2) group sessions (Males & Females for phases 1 —3 and phases 4 & 5).
Additionally groups may be provided in the evening,weekends, and/or during any reasonable
and mutually agreed upon times amenable to the Contractor's schedule. The Contractor
may (at times not specified herein) be asked to assist with 'emergency/crisis management
services and/or drug screening.
4. Family. The Contractor may upon his/her discretion discuss matters with participants' family
members only upon proper execution of consent/release documents by the participant.
5. Outsourcing; Residential; Psychological and Psychiatric Services. The Contractor will assist
with referrals of participants who need residential treatment and/or outsource additional
treatment options. The Contractor will assist with the referral of participants with suspected
psychological or psychiatric issues to a treatment referral source and will communicate such
suspected issues to the Court or its designated liaison including the plan of action related to
the referral needed.
6. Number of Participants. The Court makes no assurances as to any minimum number of
participants to be referred to the Contractor at any given time.
G. Additional Specification
RESERVED
H. Educational Training
A member of the treatment staff will be required to attend annual state training conferences or
any additional training the Court deems necessary.
I. Communication
The Contractor shall utilize the program coordinator as the Centralized clearinghouse of
information/communications.
1. The Contractor shall communicate to the program coordinator immediately (within reason)
after a participant violation in addition to weekly progress reports.
a. Weekly treatment reports shall consist of general details as to the participants who
received treatment and/or case management for the week, their compliance and/or non-
compliance with treatment or case management, and their treatment status. A reporting
form will be provided to the Court every Tuesday,by 12:OOpm,prior to court the following
Thursday.
b. The Contractor is expected to maintain a confidential notes system (that is not shared with
the Superior Court unless requested and/or such sharing is deemed necessary by the
Contractor) of relevant information shared with the Contractor by participants during
treatment or case management sessions in accordance with recognized treatment
protocols.
1. The Contractor shall meet weekly(and/or at such dates/times deemed necessary by the
program coordinator and/or Contractor)with the program coordinator so that there may
be a "briefing" (or information gathering session) as to the participants who received
(and/or are to receive) treatment services for that week.
2. In the event that the Contractor determines that a participant needs case
management/ancillary services, the Contractor shall provide case management
services to the participant with notification given to the program coordinator.
3. The Contractor shall review all relevant information maintained by the program
coordinator (and/or posted in a designated information posting site/location)which
may be relevant to treatment such as changes in address, medication(s), health, drug
screens, etc.
4. The Contractor shall attend Drug Court "staffing" sessions and/or participant, court
reviews.
J. Emergency/Call Status
The Contractor shall assure for after-hours (inclusive of weekends) emergency treatment
services/assistance to participants on an on-call basis.An on-call calendar shall be developed and
distributed by the program coordinator after consultation with the Contractor: The Contractor
shall exercise his/her professional discretion as to how to resolve the emergency and shall report
the incident to the program coordinator or designee no later than the following business day.
K. Trainings and Court Session
The Contractor will not charge the Court for attendance, by any of its personnel, of any court-
sanctioned trainings, conferences, programs, or court sessions. Such attendance is covered by
the overall scope of services of treatment.
L. Drug Testing
The Contractor will create a system to schedule, announce, observe, collect, and confirm
random and frequent drug screenings for AM and PM sessions on all participants. Participants
will be tested at least three times weekly.
1. The Contractor will provide for observed collection and temporary storage, if applicable,
of the specimens at no additional cost as part of its services. All testing will be done using
the Drug Court's approved drug testing protocols. (See Exhibit"D")
2. The Contractor will provide a means of daily transportation of all urine drug screens to
the Richmond County Courthouse.
3. All urine drug screens must be documented with signature of persons conducting screens
in order to ensure proper chain of evidence.
4. Drug Court staff shall have reasonable access to the drug laboratory and/or specimen
storage locations to conduct audits.
M. Schedule, Completion Date, and Term of Agreement
Contractor warrants and represents that it will perform its services in a prompt and timely manner,
which shall not impose delays on the progress of the Work. This Agreement shall commence
upon execution of the Agreement by both parties and remain in effect for a period of one (1)
year. This contract may be renewed by the parties for up to four(4) additional one year periods.
In the event of termination of this Agreement by Contractor or by the Court the Contractor shall
be entitled to receive payment only for work actually performed prior to termination.
II. WORK CHANGES
1. The Court reserves the right to order changes in the Work to be performed under this
Agreement by altering, adding to, or deducting from the Work. All such changes shall be
incorporated in written change orders executed by the Contractor and the Court Such change
orders shall specify the changes ordered and any necessary adjustment of compensation and
completion time. The parties will negotiate to reach an agreement. If an agreement cannot be
reached, the original contract scope of work stands.
2. Any Work added to the scope of this Agreement by a change order shall be executed under
all the applicable conditions of this Agreement. No claim for additional compensation or
extension of time shall be recognized, unless contained in a written change order duly
executed on behalf of the County and the Contractor.
3. The Superior Court Judge assigned to Drug Court and the Trial Court Administrator, shall
have the authority to execute any change orders agreed upon, by both the Contractor and the
Court, as stated above, so long as their total effect does not materially alter the terms of this
Agreement or materially increase the total amount to be paid under this Agreement, as set
forth in Section III below.
II. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Treatment Services
The Contractor shall be compensated for services provided, as follows:
The Contractor will be paid at the flat, monthly rate of$17,000. This flat rate will cover the
treatment of up to 150 Drug Court participants during any month within the contract period.
Should the number of participants exceed 150 during this period, both parties shall negotiate
to reach an agreement on new payment terms;however,no claim for additional compensation
will be recognized, unless contained in a written change order duly executed on behalf of the
County and the Contractor.
B. Evaluations/Assessments
The Contractor shall conduct evaluations/assessments and draft the resulting Treatment Plans
for those participants evaluated/assessed who are not covered by Medicaid, Medicare,or State
Contracted services. In the event that the participant has another source of payment there will
be no cost to the Court for these evaluations.
C. Invoices & Payments
The Contractor and the Court shall agree upon a standard billing format, to include invoice
content, as well as supporting documentation to be provided to the Court will all monthly
invoices.The Contractor shall submit all invoices to the Coordinator by the 5th day of each month
for all services rendered the previous month. On receipt, the Court will verify all information
therein in a reasonable and timely manner and then forward the documentation to the Augusta-
Richmond County Finance Department for payment processing.
D. Expertise of Contractor
The Contractor accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between it and the
County, recognizing that the Court's intention and purpose in entering into this Agreement is to
engage an entity with the requisite capacity, experience, skill, and judgment to provide services
in pursuit of the timely and competent completion of the Work undertaken by the contractor
under this Agreement.
E. Court's Reliance on the Work
The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the Court does not undertake to approve or pass
upon matters of expertise of the Contractor and, therefore, the Court bears no responsibility for
Contractor's services performed under this Agreement.
F. Contractor's Representative
Celina Keys shall be authorized to act on the Contractor's behalf with respect to the
coordination of the Work, as the Contractor's designated representative.
G. Assignment of Agreement
The Contractor covenants and agrees not to assign or transfer any interest in, nor delegate any
duties of this Agreement, without prior express written consent of the Court. As to any approved
subcontractors, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for reimbursing them and the Court
shall have no obligation to do so.
H. Responsibility of Contractor and Indemnification of the County/the Court
The Contractor covenants and agrees to take and assume all responsibility for the services
rendered in connection with this Agreement. The Contractor shall bear all losses and damages
directly or indirectly resulting to it on account of the performance or character of the services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the Court, the County, its officers, boards, commissions, elected officials, employees and
agents from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, liability,judgments, damages, losses,
and expenses, including but not limited to, attorney's fees, which may be the result of willful,
negligent or tortious conduct arising out of the Work, performance of contracted services, or
operations by the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the
Contractor or subcontractor or anyone for whose acts the Contractor or subcontractor may be
liable, regardless of whether or not the negligent act is caused in part by a party indemnified
hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any
other right or obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to any party or person
described in this provision. In any and all claims against the Court,the county,or any of its agents
or employees by any employee of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or
indirectly employed by the Contractor or subcontractor or anyone for whose acts the
Contractor or subcontractor may be liable, the indemnification obligation set forth in
this provision shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type
of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any subcontractor
under workers' or workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee
benefit acts. This obligation to indemnify and defend the Court and the County, its members,
officers, agents, employees and volunteers shall survive termination of this Agreement.
I. Independent Contractor
Contractor hereby covenants and declares that it is engaged in an independent business and agrees
to perform the services as an independent contractor and not as the agent or employee of the
Court. The Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for its own matters relating to the time and
place the services are performed;the instrumentalities,tools, supplies and/or materials necessary
to complete the services; hiring of Contractors, agents or employees to complete the services;
and the payment of employees, including compliance with Social Security, withholding and all
other regulations governing such matters. The Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for its
own acts and those of its subordinates, employees, and subcontractors during the life of this
Agreement Any provisions of this Agreement that may appear to give the Court the right to direct
Contractor as to the details of the services to be performed by Contractor or to exercise a measure
of control over such services will be deemed to mean that Contractor shall follow the directions
of the Court with regard to the results of such services only.
J. Insurance
(1) Requirements:
Contractor agrees to maintain, at a minimum, general liability insurance, workers'
compensation insurance and professional liability insurance. In addition, contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless Augusta Judicial Circuit Felony Adult Drug Court and the
Richmond County Board of Commissioners and its agent, servants and/or employees from all
claims, actions, lawsuits, damages,judgments or liabilities arising out the treatment services
provided.
K. Records and Reports
(1) Records:
(a) Records shall be established and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with
requirements prescribed by the Court with respect to all matters covered by this
Agreement. Except as otherwise authorized, such records shall be maintained for a period
of three years from 'the date that final payment is made under this Agreement.
Furthermore, records that are the subject of audit findings shall be retained for three years
or until such audit findings have been resolved, whichever is later.
(b) All costs shall be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices,
contracts, or vouchers, or other official documentation evidencing in proper detail the
nature and propriety of the charges. All checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers,
orders or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to this Agreement
shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.
(2) Reports and Information:
Upon request,the Contractor shall furnish to the Court any and all statements,records,reports,
data and information related to matters covered by this Agreement in the form requested by
the Court.
L. Conflicts of Interest
Contractor agrees that it shall not engage in any activity or conduct that would result in a violation
of the Richmond County Code of Ethics.
M. Confidentiality
Contractor acknowledges that it may receive confidential information of the Court and that it will
protect the confidentiality of any such confidential information and will require any of its
subcontractors, consultants, and/or staff to likewise protect such confidential information. The
Contractor agrees that confidential information it receives or such reports, information, opinions
or conclusions that Contractor creates under this Agreement shall not be made available to,
or discussed with, any individual or organization, including the news media, without prior
written approval of the Court. The Contractor shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent
the unauthorized disclosure and use of Court information whether specifically deemed
confidential or not.
1) The Contractor shall not disclose to anyone or any entity other than the designated Court
Staff or other court-approved individuals, any description or information concerning the
work produced as a result of this Agreement without written permission of the Court.
2) The Contractor acknowledges that in receiving, storing, processing, sharing, or otherwise
using or dealing with any treatment information,the Contractor is bound by all Federal and
State laws and regulations that govern and guarantee the treatment rights of individuals
receiving substance abuse treatment services.
3) The Contractor shall comply with all confidentiality laws and shall be familiar with the
following monograph: Federal Confidentiality Laws and how they affect Mental
Health/Drug Court Practitioners, National Mental Health/Drug Court Institute (1999).
4) The Contractor shall comply with all HIPAA and related laws and regulations dealing with
releasing and sharing and medical and health care information. The Contactor shall ensure
that it and its employees and agents use and disclose "Protected Health Information" of
patients (as defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA")
privacy roles at 45 C.F.R. § 164.501, et seq.) that The Contractor receives pursuant to this
Agreement only to the extent necessary: (i) to perform its specific obligations under this
Agreement; and (ii) for its own management and administration and to carry out its legal
responsibilities in compliance with 45 C.P.R.§ 164.504(e)(2)(i)(A), (e)(4), and all other
current or future applicable laws or regulations.Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed
to authorize The Contractor to use or disclose Protected Health Information in violation of
any applicable law or regulation, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy rules at 45
C.F.R § 164.501, et seq.
5) The Contractor shall obtain appropriate releases/waivers before releasing a participant's
treatment information.
6) The Contractor shall make every effort to ensure that confidentiality of participant's identity
and information is maintained, inclusive of but not limited to ensuring that the treatment
location is secure (and not within the hearing range of outsiders), as well as educating
participants about the confidentiality of group/individual treatment sessions.
7) The Contractor shall maintain confidentiality of Drug Court participants separate from
information on participants in any of its other programs at all times, regardless of
relationship or family involvement among these participants. All confidentiality laws
related to obtaining appropriate releases/waivers shall be followed by all concerned parties
should information need to be disclosed for treatment purposes.
N. Licenses, Certifications and Permits
The Contractor covenants and declares that it has obtained all diplomas, certificates, licenses,
permits or the like required of the Contractor by any and all national, state,regional, county, local
boards, agencies, commissions, committees or other regulatory bodies in order to perform the
services contracted for under this Agreement. All work performed by the Contractor under this
Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard
of quality ordinarily expected of competent professionals.
The Contractor must have, or be in the process of obtaining under clinical supervision, a
professional counseling certification or similar training related to alcohol and substance abuse
and applicable insurance. Such certification (or training) and insurance must be maintained
during the duration of the contract period. Such training must meet the Treatment
Standards/Provider Qualifications as established and/or updated by Georgia's Council of
Accountability Court Judges, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "C".
If a provider in the employ of the Contractor is in the process of obtaining certification, he/she
shall be responsible for maintaining requisite supervision by a, licensed individual. Said
supervisor shall be approved by the Program coordinator and there shall be a confidentiality
agreement between the Contractor and the supervisor.
The Contractor shall comply with all laws of the State of Georgia and United States, as well as
treatment and social work and/or professional counseling ethical standards and shall maintain
requisite certifications, licensures, and insurance necessary for delivery of services described
herein and subject to the Court's approval.
O. Key Personnel
The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the staff necessary for completion of the Work
(i.e. Counselor's, Case managers (see Exhibit "D"), etc.). All of the individuals identified in
Exhibit "B" are necessary for the successful execution of the Work due to their unique
expertise and depth and breadth of experience. There shall be no change in Contractor's
Project Manager or members of the project team, as listed in Exhibit "B", without written
approval of the Court. The Contractor recognizes that the composition of this team was
instrumental in the Circuit's decision to award the work to the Contractor and that compelling
reasons for substituting these individuals must be demonstrated for the Circuit's consent to be
granted. Any substitutes shall be of comparable or superior expertise and experience. Failure
to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute a material breach of Contractor's
obligations under this Agreement and shall be grounds for termination. The Contractor shall
not subcontract with any third party for the performance of any portion of the Work without
the prior written consent of the Court. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any such
subcontractors in terms of performance and compensation.
P. Authority to Contract
The Contractor covenants and declares that it has obtained all necessary approvals of its board
of directors, stockholders, general partners, limited partners or similar authorities to
simultaneously execute and bind Contractor to the terms of this Agreement, if applicable.
V. COVENANTS OF THE COUNTY
A. Right of Entry
The Court shall provide for right of entry for Contractor and any necessary equipment in order
for Contractor to complete the Work.
B. County's Representative
The Superior Court Judge assigned to Drug Court, the Trial Court Administrator or the program
coordinator shall be authorized to act on the County's behalf with respect to the Work as the
County's designated representative.
VI. TERMINATION
A. The Court shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason whatsoever by
providing written notice thereof at least five (5) calendar days in advance of the termination
date. The Contractor shall have the same right to terminate this Agreement, including but not
limited to the Circuits failure to pay the Contractor in a timely manner.
B. The Court shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement or any services noted herein for
cause or other performance defect with forty-five(45)days written notice to the Contractor. The
Court shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement or any services noted herein without
cause should budgeted and/or grant funds not be available.
C. Upon termination, the Court shall provide for payment to the Contractor for services rendered
and expenses incurred prior to the termination date.
D. Upon termination,the Contractor shall: (1)promptly discontinue all services affected,unless the
notice directs otherwise.
E. The rights and remedies of the Court and the Contractor provided in this Section are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or in equity.
VII. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No member, official or employee of the County shall be personally liable to the Contractor or any
successor in interest in the event of any default or breach by the County or for any amount which
may become due to the Contractor or successor or on any obligation under the terms of this
Agreement. Likewise) Contractor's performance of services under this Agreement shall not subject
Contractor's individual employees, officers or directors to any personal liability. The Parties agree
that their sole and exclusive remedy, claim, demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only
against Contractor or the County, respectively, and not against any employee, officer, director, or
elected or appointed official.
VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any and all
other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement. No other agreement, statement or promise relating to the subject matter of this
Agreement not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. This Agreement may be
modified or amended only by a written document signed by representatives of both Parties with
appropriate authorization.
IX. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Subject to the provision of this Agreement regarding assignment, this Agreement shall be binding
on the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective Parties.
X. APPLICABLE LAW
If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement,
the rule regulations, statutes and laws of the State of Georgia will control.
XI. CAPTIONS AND SEVERABILITY
The caption or head note on articles or sections of this Agreement are intended for convenience and
reference purposes only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent thereof, or of this
Agreement nor in any way affect this Agreement. Should any article(s) or section(s), or any part
thereof, later be deemed unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the offending portion
of the Agreement should be severed and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect to the extent possible.
XII. NOTICES
A. Communications Relating to Daily Activities
All communications relating to the day-to-day activities of the Work shall be exchanged between
the Superior Court Judge assigned to Drug Court(or designee) for the Court and Celina Keys for
the Contractor.
B. Official Notices
All other notices, writings or correspondence as required by this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed received, and shall be effective, when: (1) personally delivered, or (2) on
the third day after the postmark date when mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested,or(3)upon actual delivery when sent via national overnight commercial carrier
to the Parties at the addresses given below, unless a substitute address shall first be furnished to
the other Parties by written notice in accordance herewith:
NOTICE TO THE COUNTY shall be sent to:
James G. Blanchard, Jr.
Judge of Superior Court
P.O. Box 2656
Evans, Georgia 30809
NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTROR shall be sent to:
Joella Banks
Executive copage 9fidentailaDirector
Family Counseling Center of the CSRA, Inc.
3711 Executive Center Drive, Suite 201
Martinez, GA 30907
XIII. WAIVER OF AGREEMENT
The County's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement or the waiver in a particular instance
shall not be construed as a general waiver of any future breach or default.
XIV. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to be a waiver of the County's sovereign
immunity or any individual's qualified good faith or official immunities.
XV. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither the County nor Contractor shall be liable for their respective non-negligent or non-willful
failure to perform or shall be deemed in default with respect to the failure to perform (or cure a
failure to perform) any of their respective duties or obligations under this Agreement or for any
delay in such performance due to: (a) any cause beyond their respective reasonable control; (b) any
act of God; (c) any change in applicable governmental rules or regulations rendering the
performance of any portion of this Agreement legally impossible; (d) earthquake, fire, explosion or
flood; (e) strike or labor dispute, excluding strikes or labor disputes by employees and/or agents of
THE CONTRACTOR; (f) delay or failure to act by any governmental or military authority; or (g)
any war,hostility, embargo,sabotage, civil disturbance,riot,insurrection or invasion. In such event,
the time for performance shall be extended by an amount of time equal to the period of delay caused
by such acts and all other obligations shall remain intact.
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EXHIBIT "A"—Key Personnel
The following individuals are designated as Key Personnel under this Agreement and as such
are necessary for the successful execution of the Work:
Employee Position Qualifications
EXHIBIT "B"
CORE COMPETENCIES GUIDE
ADULT DCPI TRAININGS
GA Accountability Courts
Available online at:
http://www.gaaccountabilitvcourts.org/DCPI%20Core%20Competencies%20Guide.pdf
DRUG COURT TREATMENT PROVIDER CORE COMPETENCIES
(The following tasks are intended to be illustrative and not all-inclusive)
A drug court treatment provider provides rehabilitative therapy sessions, drug screening, case management
and monitoring for drug court participants in keeping with the holistic recovery of the drug court participant.
Additionally, within the bounds of ethics and legalities, a drug court treatment provider shares information
regarding the progress of a participant in appropriate settings to all drug court team members.
COMPETENCY 1: Participates fully as a Drug Court team member, committing him or herself to
the program mission and goals and works as a full partner to ensure their success.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Familiarize treatment team with difference between traditional treatment and
treatment within the drug court confines
• Research ethical and legal constraints of participation as drug court team member
• Attend all drug court planning meetings
• Provide information to other team members regarding ability to divulge information
• Compromises with team members regarding structure of program
• Design treatment program that is specific to drug court participants
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Attends regularly scheduled staffings
• Provide information regarding drug court participant's progress to each team member
• Productively communicates with team so each member can make informed choices
regarding drug court participants
• Protects integrity of drug court program by providing competent treatment
• Remains abreast of best practices of the field.
• Maintains up-to-date record of participant performance
COMPETENCY 2: Ensures that the participant receives the highest level of care available, at a
reasonable cost, by all contracted and ancillary service providers. Develop post program services,
client outreach, mentor programs and alumni associations.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Serves as effective consumer by seeking cost efficient services for drug court
participants
• Attends regularly scheduled planning meetings and actively participates in creating
therapeutically beneficial treatment program
• Seeks continuing education opportunities which incorporate drug court training
• Researches mentor and alumni programs
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Conducts regular quality assurance of all treatment and ancillary services
• Performs case autopsy on charts of participants who are discharged from the program as
method of quality improvement
• Creates treatment environment that is encouraging and restorative
• Maintains competent staff
Regularly reviews all client charts and maintains up-to-date record of participant performance
COMPETENCY 3: Ensures that offenders are evaluated in a timely and competent process and that
placement and transportation are effectuated in an expedited manner.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Attends all regularly scheduled planning meetings
• Maps, along with other team members, community resources that can assist program
participants at little to no cost
• Creates method of conducting treatment screens that are prompt and efficient
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Promptly processes referrals to drug court by completing treatment screens efficiently
• Secures assistance from ancillary services as needed for participants
COMPETENCY 4: Develops effective measure for drug/alcohol testing and treatment progress
reporting that provide the team with sufficient and timely information to implement incentives
and sanctions systems.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Seeks competent staff, or outside source,to perform regular, random and observed drug
screens
• Trains treatment staff and drug court team on appropriate method of drug/alcohol
screening
• Researches state of the art and cost effective companies to perform screens
• Develops method of documenting drug screen results
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Implements random system of screening for drug court participants
• Conducts visually monitored screens for each participant
• Maintains up-to-date records of all screens
• Shares information regarding screens with all team members
COMPETENCY 5: Assists in providing advanced training in substance abuse, addiction and
treatment methodologies so as to provide the team with a meaningful basis to implement
incentives and sanctions systems and design program protocols and procedures.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Performs in-service training of all team members regarding substance abuse
addiction and treatment
• Assists in creating appropriate incentives and sanctions system
• Actively participates in design of program protocols and procedures
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Provides ongoing training to all team members
• Supports most therapeutic application of incentives and sanctions
COMPETENCY 6: As part of the Drug Court team, in appropriate non-court settings (i.e.
staffing), the treatment provider advocates for effective incentives and sanctions for program
compliance.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Assists in creating effective incentives and sanctions
• Attends all planning meetings
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Assures incentives and sanctions are given on a consistent and fair basis
• Recommends therapeutic incentives and sanctions
• Considers client behavior and shares relevant information with team
COMPETENCY 7: Is knowledgeable of gender, age and cultural issues that may impact the
offender's success.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Assists in selecting team members who are gender, age and culturally aware
• Attends training opportunities to inform team members about cultural competence
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Continues to attend training opportunities to inform team members about cultural
competence
COMPETENCY 8: Is knowledgeable about addiction, alcoholism and pharmacology generally
and applies that knowledge to respond to compliance in a therapeutically appropriate manner.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Assists in selecting competent and informed team members
• Assists in drafting memorandum of understanding with team members that assures
effective information sharing and compliance with all regulations
• Researches effective treatment modalities for offender population
• Creates open dialogue with team members to ensure appropriate treatment
• Researches and studies publications regarding addiction, alcoholism and
pharmacology
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Continues to research effective treatment modalities
• Conducts regular quality assurance
• Actively participates in staffings
• Attends all court sessions and staffing
COMPETENCY 9: Contributes to the team's efforts in community education and local resource
acquisition.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Assists in seeking potential funding sources
• With other team members, attends local civic organizations,bar association and other
community meetings
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Ongoing research of potential funding streams
COMPETENCY 10: Contributes to education of peers, colleagues and judiciary in the efficacy of
Drug Courts.
PLANNING PROCESS
• Informs judiciary and local bar association about drug court
• Seeks public speaking opportunities to speak about drug courts
• Discusses drug courts with colleagues
OPERATIONAL DRUG COURT
• Maintains integrity of drug court program through quality assurance
• Disseminates information about drug court as frequently as possible
EXHIBIT "C"—Case Manager (Scope of Work)
Role of the Case Manager
Generally, a clinical case manager on a drug court treatment team provides case management and
limited individual counseling services for participants of the drug court program. Duties and
responsibilities often include, but are not limited to the linkage and provision of ancillary social and
community services to participants and follow-up individual counseling assistance and performing
additional tasks as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are standard for a clinical case manager. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may often be required and assigned.
• Prepare weekly summaries regarding each participant's progress in following through on case
management services is provided to the drug court coordinator;
• Attend required trainings for the court as well as weekly team planning meetings and court sessions;
• Meet regularly with all participants under the case manager's care subject to specified minimum
contact hours; and
• Assure that the court is well informed and that services remain uninterrupted if staff is unavailable.
Primary Case Management Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Meet with participants at least weekly or as directed by the court for a check-in and status review;
• Assist in the collection and maintenance of relevant participant data and demographic information.
Such information may include history of compliance,referrals for other services,drug testing results,
etc.;
• Linkage and follow-up to ancillary support services for participants in an effort to coordinate the
utilization of community-based services such as health and mental health services, victim's services,
disability housing, entitlements,transportation, education,vocational training, and job skills training
and placement to provide a strong foundation of recovery;
• Discharge planning and after-care follow-up;
• Conduct individual counseling and rehabilitation sessions with participants as needed; Conduct drug
screen and specimen collections; and
• Perform other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the drug court program as they pertain to the
performance of duties relating to the position. Knowledge of the terminology used within the drug court
environment and related case management standards, protocol, procedures, protocols, and procedures.
Knowledge of filing systems and various word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Ability
to compile, organize, and maintain as assortment of reports, records and information in an effective
manner and according to drug court and/or governmental regulations.Ability to communicate effectively
with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications
and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Exhibit "D" -AJC Drug Testing Protocol
Augusta Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court
URINE SAMPLE COLLECTION
Urine sample collection procedures represent the single most important component of a credible drug
court abstinence-monitoring program. Failure to collect a valid sample puts at risk the court's confidence
that the testing accurately reflects client drug-use behavior. If participants, in order to avoid detection of
surreptitious drug use, tamper with their sample, then procedures and provisions put in place to ensure
quality results may be rendered useless. Requiring two essential elements can significantly enhance valid
urine sample collections: random participant selection and witnessed collections.
The Augusta Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program employs the following procedures to
correctly assess the drug use patterns of program participants:
• Urine specimens are collected in a random, unannounced manner;
• Two-hour period between participant notification of a drug test and the time that the sample
collection actually occurs;
• Color-coded system used for participant notification; and
• Witnessed/direct observation of same-gender collections (for urine monitoring).
URINE COLLECTION PERSONNEL
The collectors are required to meet the following training requirements:
1. Knowledge. The collector must be knowledgeable of the current Urine Specimen Collection
Procedures Guidelines and guidelines applicable to drug court participant testing.
2. Qualification Training. The collector must receive qualification training that provides instruction
on all steps necessary to complete a collection correctly and proper completion and transmission of
the custody form (CCF); problem collections, fatal flaw, correctable flaws, and how to correct
collection problems; and the collector's responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the collection
process, ensuring the accuracy in results of the drug testing device being utilized, ensuring the
security of the specimen, and avoiding conduct or statements that could be viewed as offensive or
inappropriate.
COLLECTION SITE
General. The collection site must have all the necessary personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and
supervision to provide for direct observation collections, temporary storage, and shipping of urine
specimens to the court laboratory.
Single Toilet-Room Facilities. The preferred type of facility for urine collections is one with a single-
toilet room with a full-length door. No one but the donor and the collector may be present in the room.
The facility must have a source of water for washing hands,but, if practicable, it should be outside of the
closed room where urination occurs. If an external water source is not available, the collector must secure
all sources of water and other substances that could be used for adulteration and substitution. The collector
must provide moist towelettes or hand sanitizer outside the closed room.
Security of the Collection Site. The following steps must be taken by the collector to protect the security
and integrity of the urine collection.
• All water sources should be secured.
• The toilet water should be blue.
• No soap, disinfectants, cleaning agents, or other possible adulterants should be present.
• The site should be inspected to ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present.
• The toilet tank should be taped or secured shut or bluing should be put in the tank.
• Areas and items that appear suitable for concealing contaminants should be secured.
All these items should be rechecked following each collection. If the collection site uses a facility
normally used for other purposes, the following steps should also be taken:
• Access to collection materials and specimens should be effectively restricted.
• The facility should be secured against access during the procedure to ensure privacy of the donor and
prevent distraction of the collector. Limited-access signs must be posted.
• To the greatest extent possible,the donor's collection container should remain in view of the collector
and the donor from the time the donor has urinated until the specimen is sealed if needed.
• Only the collector and donor should handle the specimen before it is sealed.
• The collector cannot leave the testing site between the time the donor gives the collector the specimen
and the specimen is sealed.
• The collector must maintain personal control over each specimen and the CCF throughout the
collection process.
UNEVENTFUL SPLIT COLLECTION
In this scenario, no abnormal events occur and all aspects (quantity, temperature, smell, etc) of the
specimen are normal.
• Donor positively identified via an acceptable means of identification.(photo identification, donor
consent form etc).
• Collector reviews collection instructions with donor- located on back of CCF.
• Collector checks to see that the participants name and specimen ID number are printed on the CCF
and the required number of copies are provided.
• Collector checks to ensure that the specimen ID number on the CCF matches the specimen ID
number on the specimen bottle seals.
• Collector completes administration portion of the CCF to include ensuring that the following
information is preprinted or inserted by the collector.
• Collector has donor remove any unnecessary outer clothing,briefcase,purse or personal belongings.
The collector must provide a receipt to the donor if requested.
• Collector instructs donor to empty his/her pockets and display items.
• Collector instructs donor to wash his/her hands.
• Collector selects a collection kit.
• Collector conducts pre-collection inspection of the collection area to include:
- Secure all water sources
- Ensure bluing is in toilet
Ensure that no soap, disinfectant, cleaning agents or other potential adulterants are present
- Ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present
- Tape/secure any movable toilet tank top or put bluing in the tank
Ensure that undetected access is not possible
- Secure areas and items that appear suitable for concealing contaminants
• Collector unwraps collection cup and instructs the donor to enter the rest room to provide the
specimen, do not flush toilet, and to return as quickly as possible.
• Donor gives specimen to collector. Both the donor and the collector must maintain visual contact
with the specimen until the specimen bottles are sealed.
• Collector conducts post-collection inspection of the collection area.
• Collector transfers specimen-to-specimen bottles.
• Collector affixes specimen bottle seals to each specimen bottle and dates each seal.
• Donor initials both specimen bottle seals.
• Collector places specimen bottles and laboratory copy of the CCF into the leak proof bag, and seals
the pouch.
• Collector informs donor that he/she is free to go.
• Collector places the sealed package into a shipping container.
• Collector ensures that specimen is shipped within 24 hours.
INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF SPECIMEN
• Donor positively identified via an acceptable means of identification. (photo identification, donor
consent form etc).
• Collector reviews collection instructions with donor- located on back of CCF.
• Collector checks to see that participant name and specimen ID number are printed on the CCF and
the required number of copies are provided.
• Collector checks to ensure that the specimen ID number on the CCF matches the specimen ID
number on the specimen bottle seals.
• Collector completes administration portion of the CCF to include ensuring that the following
information is preprinted or inserted by the collector.
• Collector has donor remove any unnecessary outer clothing,briefcase,purse or personal belongings.
The collector must provide a receipt to the donor if requested.
• Collector instructs donor to empty his/her pockets and display items.
• Collector instructs donor to wash his/her hands.
• Collector either selects a collection kit or allows the donor to select one.
• Collector conducts pre-collection inspection of the collection area to include:
- Secure all water sources
Ensure bluing is in toilet
- Ensure that no soap, disinfectant, cleaning agents or other potential adulterants are present
Ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present
- Tape/secure any movable toilet tank top or put bluing in the tank
Ensure that undetected access is not possible
- Secure areas and items that appear suitable for concealing contaminants.
• Collector unwraps collection cup and instructs the donor to enter the rest room to provide the
specimen, do not flush toilet, and to return as quickly as possible.
• Donor gives specimen to collector. Both the donor and the collector must maintain visual contact
with the specimen until the specimen bottles are sealed.
• Collector conducts post-collection inspection of the collection area.
• After the required time, if a specimen of sufficient quantity has not been provided, the collector
discontinues the session.
• Collector immediately notifies the adult felony drug court coordinator of the missed drug screen
(MUDS).
Refusal by Donor to Sign and Initial Collection
• Donor positively identified via an acceptable means of identification. (photo identification, donor
consent form etc).
• Collector reviews collection instructions with donor- located on back of CCF.
• Collector checks to see that participant name and specimen ID number are printed on the CCF and
the required number of copies are provided.
• Collector checks to ensure that the specimen ID number on the CCF matches the specimen ID
number on the specimen bottle seals.
• Collector completes administration portion of the CCF to include ensuring that the following
information is preprinted or inserted by the collector.
• Collector has donor remove any unnecessary outer clothing,briefcase,purse or personal belongings.
The collector must provide a receipt to the donor if requested.
• Collector instructs donor to empty his/her pockets and display items.
• Collector instructs donor to wash his/her hands.
• Collector either selects a collection kit or allows the donor to select one.
• Collector conducts pre-collection inspection of the collection area to include:
- Secure all water sources
- Ensure bluing is in toilet
- Ensure that no soap, disinfectant, cleaning agents or other potential adulterants are present
Ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present
- Tape/secure any movable toilet tank top or put bluing in the tank
Ensure that undetected access is not possible
- Secure areas and items that appear suitable for concealing contaminants.
• Collector unwraps collection cup and instructs the donor to enter the rest room to provide the
specimen, do not flush toilet, and to return as quickly as possible.
• Donor gives specimen to collector. Both the donor and the collector must maintain visual contact
with the specimen until the specimen bottles are sealed.
• Collector conducts post-collection inspection of the collection area.
• If the participant is unable to submit a sample,the collector turns to MRO copy of CCF and instructs
the participant to read the certification statement and sign on the appropriate blank, donor provides
his/her daytime phone number, evening phone number, and date of birth to the collector, collector
prints donors name, and today's date.
• Collector retains the Collector copy of the CCF, and the AOC and MRO reports are provided to the
adult felony drug court coordinator as soon as possible.
Exhibit "E" - Treatment Compliance Audit Form
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AJC Adult Felony Drug Court Treatment Quality Control Form
Date Completed
PURPOSE OF JOB/EXPECTED CORE COMPETENCIES
The National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) has identified core competencies that drug court treatment
providers are expected to provide. A drug court treatment provider provides rehabilitative therapy
sessions, drug screenings, case management and monitoring for drug court participants in keeping with
the holistic recovery of the drug court participant.
COMPETENCY 1: Participates fully as a Drug Court team member, committing him/herself to the
program mission and goals and works as a full partner to ensure success.
Attends regularly scheduled staffing meetings ❑ YES ❑ NO
Provides information regarding drug court participant's progress ❑ YES ❑ NO
Provides all relevant information, issues, and/or concerns to the Drug Court Program Coordinator
no later than 12 PM every Tuesday ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment reports will consist of:
Participant Treatment and/or Case Management Issues ❑ YES 0 NO
Participant Compliance/Non-Compliance with Treatment ❑ YES ❑ NO
Participants Treatment Status ❑ YES ❑ NO
Protects integrity of drug court program by providing competent treatment ❑ YES 0 NO
Remains abreast of best practices of the field ❑ YES ❑ NO
Maintains up-to-date records of participant performance 0 YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 2: Ensures that the participant receives the highest level of care available, at a
reasonable cost,by all contracted and ancillary service providers. Develop post program services,
participants outreach, mentor programs and alumni associations.
Conducts regular quality assurance of all treatment and ancillary services ❑ YES ❑ NO
Performs case autopsy on charts of participants who are discharged from the program as method
of quality improvement ❑ YES ❑ NO
Individual/Group treatment sessions consist of education/skill building services to include but not
limited to:
Addiction ❑ YES ❑ NO
Relapse prevention planning ❑ YES ❑ NO
Criminogenic Thinking Errors ❑ YES ❑ NO
Life Skills ❑ YES ❑ NO
Anger Management 0 YES ❑ NO
Parenting ❑ YES ❑ NO
Bereavement ❑ YES ❑ NO
Sexual Relationships ❑ YES 0 NO
Gender Specific ❑ YES 0 NO
Health/Medical Issues ❑ YES ❑ NO
Personal Safety Planning ❑ YES ❑ NO
Clinically Relevant Treatment Issues ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment Sessions are equally offered (mornings, evenings and/or weekends) for both genders
❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment schedules participants make-up sessions for all missed and reports to the court any
changes in scheduling 0 YES ❑ NO
Maintains competent staff ❑ YES ❑ NO
Records are established and maintained with all up-to-date record of participant performance
❑ YES ❑ NO
Records that are the subject of audit findings shall be retained until audit findings have been
resolved 0 YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
Promptly processes referrals to drug court by completing treatment screens efficiently
❑ YES ❑ NO
Administers a court-approved biopsychosocial to include:
Alcohol and drug use history 0 YES 0 NO
Mental Health History 0 YES ❑ NO
Physical Health History 0 YES 0 NO
Education 0 YES ❑ NO
Emotional/Health barriers 0 YES 0 NO
Employment ❑ YES 0 NO
Family dynamics ❑ YES 0 NO
Housing 0 YES 0 NO
Spirituality 0 YES 0 NO
Social Support System 0 YES 0 NO
Transportation ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment History 0 YES ❑ NO
Criminal History 0 YES 0 NO
Choice of drugs ❑ YES 0 NO
Co-existing Disorders 0 YES 0 NO
Gender, ethnic, and cultural considerations 0 YES 0 NO
Other health issues (i.e. HIV and Hepatitis C) 0 YES 0 NO
Sexual Orientation ❑ YES ❑ NO
Domestic Violence ❑ YES 0 NO
Sexual Abuse 0 YES 0 NO
A Diagnosis ❑ YES ❑ NO
Recommendations 0 YES 0 NO
Justification for referral to the Drug Court program ❑ YES ❑ NO
Administers an Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R) ❑ YES 0 NO
Participant Treatment Plans
UPON ENTRY — A copy of the Treatment Plan for each participant is provided to the
coordinator within the first two (2) weeks of the initial intake/counseling session outlining the
short and long- term goals the participant will work on over the full treatment period
❑ YES ❑ NO
PRIOR TO PHASE MOVEMENT—Participant status updates on progress/updated treatment
plans are provided to the coordinator prior to phase movement that outlines how the participant
is/is not progressing toward the treatment plan goals as well as the Treatment Providers overall
impression of how they believe the participant is/is not progressing in treatment and meeting
their goals ❑ YES 0 NO
PRIOR TO GRADUATION/TERMINATION — Summary of participant completion of or
inability to complete the goals outlined in the treatment plan must be provided to the coordinator
prior to graduation/termination from the program as well as the Treatment Providers overall
impression of how they believe the participant is/is not progressing in treatment and meeting
their goals. Treatment provider must supply documentation outlining a participant's positive
progression of overall treatment regimen to include goals met, milestones reached, etc. prior to
phase advancements for all participants 0 YES 0 NO
Secures assistance from ancillary services as needed for participants 0 YES 0 NO
Provides referrals to residential treatment 0 YES 0 NO
Provides referrals to additional treatment options 0 YES 0 NO
Assist with referrals for participants suspected of psychological or psychiatric issues
❑ YES ❑ NO
Assist with securing transportation 0 YES 0 NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 4: Develops effective measure for drug/alcohol testing and treatment progress
reporting that provides the team with sufficient and timely information to implement incentives and
sanctions systems.
Implements random system of screening for drug court participants 0 YES 0 NO
Has created a system to schedule, announce, observe, collect, and confirm drug screenings
❑ YES ❑ NO
Participants are tested a minimum of three times weekly ❑ YES 0 NO
Conducts visually monitored screens for each participant 0 YES 0 NO
Urine specimen collection containers are stored in a secure location, in a manner in which
participants may not have access while in the possession of the treatment provider
❑ YES ❑ NO
Urine drug screens are documented with the signature of person conducting screens
O YES 0 NO
Maintains up-to-date records of all screens ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 5: Assists in providing advanced training in substance abuse, addiction and
treatment methodologies so as to provide the team with a meaningful basis to implement incentives
and sanctions systems and design program protocols and procedures.
Provides ongoing training and reads the training provided to all team members
❑ YES ❑ NO
Supports therapeutic applications of incentives and sanctions 0 YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 6: As part of the Drug Court team, the treatment provider advocates for effective
incentives and sanctions to maintain program compliance.
Assist the team in making consistent and fair incentives and sanctions ❑ YES ❑ NO
Recommends therapeutic incentives and sanctions ❑ YES 0 NO
Considers participant's behavior and shares information with team ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 7: Is knowledgeable of gender, age and cultural issues that may impact the
participant's success.
Attends/Reads all training materials to be able to inform team members about up-to-date information
(drug testing, sanctions/incentives, new treatment opportunities, etc.)
❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 8: Is knowledgeable about addiction, alcoholism and pharmacology generally and
applies that knowledge to respond to compliance in a therapeutically appropriate manner.
Provides sufficient information to indicate continued research is conducted of effective treatment
modalities 0 YES
❑ NO
Conducts regular quality assurance of counselors and ensure treatment services are being provided
as agreed to per the contract 0 YES ❑
NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 9: Contributes to the team's efforts in community education and local resource
acquisition.
Contributes to ongoing research of potential funding streams ❑ YES 0 NO
Treatment Comments:
COMPETENCY 10: Contributes to education of peers, colleagues and judiciary in the efficacy of
Drug Courts.
Maintains integrity of drug court program through quality assurance ❑ YES ❑ NO
Disseminates information about drug court as frequently as possible ❑ YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
TREATMENT SERVICES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
Use of a cognitive behavioral model, to include interventions designed to address criminal thinking
patterns responsive to ethnicity, gender, age, and other characteristics of the participant
❑ YES ❑ NO
Consistent use of techniques to accommodate and address participant stages of change such as
motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy should be employed to reduce
participant defensiveness, foster engagement and improve retention 0 YES ❑ NO
Provide options for family treatment to address patterns of family interaction that increase the risk of re-
offending, to develop family understanding of substance use disorders and recovery, and to create an
improved family support system ❑ YES ❑ NO
Referral of family members to appropriate community resources to address other identified service needs
❑ YES ❑ NO
Incorporation of parenting and child custody issues and the needs of children in the participant's family
into the treatment plan and addressing them through the effective use of community resources
❑ YES ❑ NO
Attend regular clinical/treatment staff meetings to review treatment goals, progress, and other clinical
issues with staff ❑ YES ❑ NO
Prompt and systemic reporting to the program coordinator of participant's behavior;progress in treatment,
compliance with treatment court program requirements, and any other relevant information
❑ YES ❑ NO
Discuss program phases, guidelines, and expectations to new participant 0 YES ❑ NO
Treatment Comments:
Issues Found:
The treatment providers purpose of job and core competencies is to be monitored by the court to ensure
continued qualify assurance and that the drug court requirements are being maintained with the drug court
state/national requirements. In the event that a requirement is not being met, the treatment provider will
be given a reasonable deadline to correct.
Date to be Corrected By•
Drug Court Coordinator Signature Date
Treatment Provider Signature Date