Item J7BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe A(I Mayor George Neugent, District 2
T he Fl orida Keys 4� �� m Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
l Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
August 16, 2017
Agenda Item Number: J.7
Agenda Item Summary #3275
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Christine Limbert (305) 292 -3470
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution recommending Elizabeth "Betsy" Langan
for appointment to the Board of Directors for the South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Jane Muir - Isherwood, Criminal Court Services Coordinator for the 16` Judicial
Circuit, currently serves on the South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. ( SFBHN) board of directors
and will be retiring soon and therefore resigning from her position. It is essential for Monroe County to
continue to have proper representation on the SFBHN board and thus Elizabeth `Betsy" Langan, Clinical
Supervisor and Treatment Manager for Drug Court for the 16` Judicial Circuit, is being recommended as the
replacement appointment on the SFBHN board of directors. The appointment is made by the SFBHN
nominating committee and is approved by vote of the SFBHN board of directors. John W. Dow, SFBHN
President and Chief Executive Officer has recommended that the BOCC recommend an appointment to
replace Jane Muir - Isherwood upon her resignation.
The South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. ( SFBHN) is the Managing Entity for Miami -Dade and
Monroe County and is under contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to manage the
day -to -day operational delivery of behavioral health services and oversee funding designated by the state of
Florida to help individuals in need of behavioral health care.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution recommending appointment to SFBHN with legal stamp
Betsy Langan Resume 8.7.17
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Upon Approval
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Bob Shillinger Completed 08/07/2017 5:45 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 08/08/2017 9:29 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 08/16/2017 9:00 AM
RESOLUTION NO. -2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA RECOMMENDING ELIZABETH "BETSY"
LANGAN FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH NETWORK, INC.
WHEREAS, the South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. ( SFBHN) is the
Managing Entity for Miami -Dade and Monroe County and is under contract with the Department
of Children and Families (DCF) to manage the day -to -day operational delivery of behavioral
health services through an organized system of care; and
WHEREAS, the SFBHN manages behavioral health care services and oversees funding
designated by the State of Florida to help individuals in need of behavioral health care and to
develop a system of care that provides the best access to care and strives for excellence in
behavioral health service delivery in Miami -Dade and Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Jane Muir - Isherwood, Criminal Court Services Coordinator for the 16
Judicial Circuit for Monroe County, Florida, currently serves on the SFBHN Board of Directors
and will be retiring; and
WHEREAS, ensuring Monroe County continues to have proper representation on the
SFBHN Board is essential; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth "Betsy" Langan, Clinical Supervisor and Treatment Manager for
Drug Court for the 16 Judicial Circuit, is being recommended as the replacement appointment
to be nominated by the SFBHN nominating committee and approved by the SFBHN Board of
Directors;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. The Board recommends Elizabeth "Betsy" Langan for appointment to the Board
of Directors for the South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
2. The Monroe County Clerk is hereby directed to mail a copy of this resolution to:
South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
Attention: John Dow
7205 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33125
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting held on the 16` day of August, 2017.
MayorGeorge Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern David Rice
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage
Commissioner Sylvia J. Murphy
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADDOK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Deputy Clerk By
Mayor George Neugent
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Betsy Langan, LOW
512 Truman Annex, Unit B
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292 -3467
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#SW 13419
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Master of Social Work. May 2003.
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Minor in French
Literature. Anthropology Departmental Honors. Proficient French language skills. Major GPA 3.7,
Cum. 3.5. May 1995.
University of Haute Bretagne, Britanny, France. Semester Abroad, Spring 1994.
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H. High Honors Student. May 1991.
16 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DRUG COURT
KEY WEST, FL
JANUARY 2016 — PRESENT
Clinical Supervisor /Treatment Manager, Supervise counseling staff providing outpatient substance abuse
treatment at all three Monroe County court locations. Serve as an Adult Drug Court counselor and the
Family Treatment Court counselor. February 2016 —present.
Juvenile Drug Court Counselor, Interview clients, review records, complete addiction screening
assessments, interviews and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of client. Prepare
historical report on arrests /charges and obtain all relevant information on eligible references to determine
appropriateness. Formulate program to treat and rehabilitate the client and to promote prevention of
further alcohol and drug abuse. February— January 2016.
FREELANCE WRITER
KEY WEST, FL
SEPTEMBER 2010 — 2012; AUGUST 2015 — PRESENT
Write health and fitness articles for Ironman.com, Active.com and The Citizen Health and Wellness File.
Diversify revenue streams for by increasing and /or securing new grant funds for Womankind, a local non-
profit healthcare organization. August 2015 —present.
THE IRONMAN FOUNDATION
TAMPA, FL
APRIL 2014 — AUGUST 2015
Grants Coordinator, Managed and implemented all aspects of community grant funding process. Oversaw
distribution process for 1.6 million dollars in grant funding. This was a temporary, transitional position.
May 2015 — August 2015.
Community Relations Manager, Served as a liaison between the IRONMAN Foundation (IMF) and
community partners. Built synergies between the IMF and major grant recipients in IRONMAN race
communities. Developed community grant RFP process. Provided support and oversight to community
fund grant program. Interacted with program participants and community partners at IRONMAN events.
Presented to athletes and supporters at events and conferences. Developed and implemented IMF
communication strategies. Managed and maintained all communication channels (web, social media,
newsletters, ironman.com articles, etc.) April 2014 —May 2015.
WOMANKIND, INC.
KEY WEST, FL
MAY 2004 — MARCH 2014
Grant Programs Manager, Community- based, non - profit women's healthcare center. Cultivated and
maintained relationships with a dozen diverse grant funding sources. Presented programs to potential and
current funding sources. Developed and monitored grant program outcomes. Provided technical
consultation to the Executive Director and oversaw grant program implementation. Raised non - profit
funds through the written grant process. Produced a 353% increase in agency grant revenue after
assuming grant writing responsibilities for the organization. September 2010 —April 2014.
Executive Director, Responsible for all aspects of agency operations, including clinic administration, medica
office quality assurance, grant writing, fundraising, special events, community relations, managing staff of
ten, and executing strategic plan developed by and in conjunction with board of directors. Increased grant
revenue 150% during three year period. May 2007 — September 2010.
Assistant Director, Served as a liaison between staff, patients and Executive Director. Represented
Womankind at community and agency meetings. Wrote and reported on agency grants. Attended monthly
board meetings. Participated in board and agency development. Oversight of day -to -day activities of the
clinical operation and staffing. Acted as a patient advocate and handled patient complaints. Interviewed,
hired and trained new clerical, clinical, and non - clinical staff. Executed annual performance evaluations an(
reviews. Maintained personnel files and payroll requirements for all staff. Facilitated regular staff
meetings. Coordinated in- office volunteer efforts. January 2005 — May 2007.
Therapist, Facilitated weekly women's personal growth support group. Counseled individuals and couples
on issues such as substance dependence and abuse, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. July
2004 — May 2007.
Clinic Coordinator, Oversaw day -to -day activities of the clinical operation and staffing. Served as liaison
between agency staff, patients and Executive Director. May 2004 —July 2004.
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
THE HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
AUGUST 1999 — APRIL 2004
Project Manager, Reproductive Hormones Study (RHORS), Center for Research on Reproduction and
Women's Health. June 2002 —April 2004.
Family Planning Counselor, Family Planning Services. August 1999 —June 2002.
VOLUNTEER/
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL
Move a Muscle, Change a Thought, Founder. Led weekly runs for sober members of Anchors Aweigh, the
12 Step recovery clubhouse. Donated 8 weeks of triathlon coaching time to 5 Adult Diversion Drug Court
clients to prepare for and compete in the Florida Keys Community College sprint distance triathlon. 2015 -
March, 2017.
Key West Tri Club, Board Member. Coordinate all membership activities and maintain social media for the
local triathlon club. May 2015 —present.
Christina's Courage/ The Poinciana Rape Crisis Center, Board member, 2009 -2014. Board Secretary/
Executive Board Member, 2011- 2014. Unsung Hero /Volunteer of the Year, 2014.
Key West Business Guild, Member, 2005 —2014. Executive Board Member, 2013 —2014.
Mentor, Met weekly with a high -risk student enrolled in the Keys Center Academy (formerly PACE), an
alternative school/ drop -out prevention program, 2013 -2014.
Zonta Club of Key West, Numerous leadership positions in professional women's service organization,
including Service Committee Chair, Board of Directors Member, Secretary, Vice President, and President.
2007-2013.
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, Non - profit Board Member, 2008.
Key West City Ambassador Class, 2011.
Leadership Monroe County — Class XVI1, 2008 -2009.
Leadership Success Academy- Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, 2008.
I am a competitive recreational swimmer, biker, runner and triathlete, with notable accomplishments
including:
• Three time full distance IRONMAN finisher, twice finishing within the top 10 (top 5 %) of my age group,
2013 -2015.
Six time U.S.A. Triathlon Age Group Nationals qualifier (top 10% of Age Group in qualifying national
races), 2012 -2016.
IRONMAN University, IRONMAN Certified Coach. October2015,
USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach, 2016—present.