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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Lynn Toveg, Mental Health Clinician (Licensed), upon her retirement from the Department of Health & Social Services, Behavioral Health Division, with over 20 years of dedicated public service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Lynn Toveg, Mental Health Clinician (Licensed), upon her retirement from the Department of Health & Social Services, Behavioral Health Division, with over 20 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Lynn Toveg began her career in Solano County on August 10, 1998 in the H&SS Department, Mental Health Division. As a Mental Health Clinician, licensed as a marriage and family therapist, Ms. Toveg mainly worked in the Vallejo Children’s Clinic where she provided individual, family and group therapy to high risk families, including children and teens with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Ms. Toveg also supervised interns at the Vallejo children’s outpatient clinic, helping to support new clinicians in the field. Ms. Toveg participated in collaborative meetings in the community with psychiatrists, school staff, lawyers and/or probation officers. Ms. Toveg was the first clinician to start and maintain long-term group therapy in the Vallejo children’s clinic.
Ms. Toveg has a flexible approach to her work assignments and when there were shortages of staff in other Mental Health clinics she offered assistance in the Fairfield children’s outpatient clinic, the Vallejo adult clinic, and the Access team. In 2014, Ms. Toveg voluntarily transferred to the mental health Access unit where she remained until her retirement on December 28, 2018. Working in the mental health Access unit, Ms. Toveg covered the mental health access line and answered calls from individuals who discussed their needs and were triaged for acuity and referred to an appropriate level of service. While in this role she was also assigned the service authorizations for foster youth placed in Solano County from other counties and vice versa.
Ms. Toveg’s strengths include her eclectic approach to therapeutic interventions where, as a seasoned clinician, she has assisted clients towards self-advocacy. Ms. Toveg has been trained/certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing psychotherapy (EMDR) hypnosis, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ms. Toveg’s multicultural/multilingual background (Arabic and Hebrew) has enabled her to relate to the diverse Solano County community and to assist individuals in making positive changes in their lives. Ms. Toveg is appreciated for her skill set, her positive attitude, and compassion for others.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with the preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose to not approve the plaque of appreciation and resolution for Ms. Toveg. This is not recommended as this is an opportunity to recognize Ms. Toveg’s contributions to Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION