Date:
October 6, 2026 02
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Authorize Extension to Contract 572191 with Traditions Behavioral Health for Medical Services Group Services (Districts: All)
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Overview
The County of San Diego (County) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) administers specialty mental health and substance use disorder services for Medi-Cal-eligible residents throughout San Diego County. As the specialty mental health plan, BHS oversees and coordinates a comprehensive continuum of care through County-operated and contracted programs and providers, including outpatient, crisis, residential, and long-term services that support recovery and stability. Within this continuum, the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a critical setting for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents, supporting transitions to less restrictive levels of care.
On August 27, 2024 (4), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the competitive procurement for comprehensive physician staffing services through a medical services group model at SDCPH and approved an interim contract with Traditions Behavioral Health during the procurement period.
Throughout the contract duration, Traditions Behavioral Health has successfully established and maintained an experienced Medical Director and psychiatrist workforce with expertise in the SDCPH clinical operations, regulatory requirements, interdisciplinary treatment model, and highly specialized patient population. Under the current medical services group model, SDCPH has achieved significant improvements in patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes.
Today's action requests the Board authorize an amendment to contract 572191 with Traditions Behavioral Health to extend its term for one seven-month option and two one-year option periods through June 30, 2029, to allow operational continuity of the existing medical services group agreement.
Extending the contract ensures sustaining ...
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