JOCELYN E. ROLAND, PH.D., ABPP
BOARD CERTIFIED IN POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGY
Psychologist PSY#13998
2937 Veneman Avenue, Suite B-125
Modesto, CA 95356
Telephone: (209) 521-8400
Fax: 1(888)727-7573
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jocelynrolandphd.com
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this first day of July 1, 2024, by JOCELYN E. ROLAND, Ph.D., ABPP, PSYCHOLOGIST, hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR", and the CITY OF RIPON, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY".
NOW THEREFORE, the AGENCY hereby engages the services of the CONTRACTOR, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERM
This agreement shall be for the period of twelve months, commencing on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025, or upon sooner termination as herein provided.
Either party may terminate this agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
SERVICES
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide counseling/psychotherapy to all sworn officers, community service officers and dispatchers of the AGENCY at no cost to the covered employee.
Free counseling services will be provided to dependents (spouses or significant others and minor children) to a maximum of three (3) sessions following which they may be referred to another suitable provider. In the event that the maximum is reached, any additional cost shall be assumed by the employee. This agreement does not cover employees who, for any reason, are not currently or actively working their regularly assigned duties nor does it cover Reserves. It does not cover mental health services outside of the expertise of the CONTRACTOR (i.e., medication prescription, inpatient, substance abuse treatment, etc.)
In the performance of this Agreement any third persons employed by the CONTRACTOR shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of the CONTRACTOR.
All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined by the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR is available as a psychology field consultant for consultation and advice regarding hostage/barricade events.
CONTRACTOR is available for Crisis Debriefing of critical incidents upon the request of the Watch Commander or higher-ranking Command personnel.
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CONTRACTOR shall provide consultation to Investigative Services and Administration as requested.
Contractor is available to provide training day presentations, schedule permitting.
Pre-Employment Psychological Screenings: CONTRACTOR shall provide pre-employment psychological evaluations of applicants for all of the AGENCY’S regular sworn police officers, community service officers and dispatchers, including reserve police officers as requested by the Agency. The screening for all applicants will meet any requirements developed by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the CONTRACTOR will continue to meet the standards of Government Code section 1031(f). When an evaluation is provided it will include a written report to the AGENCY with relevant background information, methods utilized, psychological test results and interpretations and a specific recommendation regarding the applicant’s suitability to be a sworn police officer, community service officer or dispatcher. The focus of the evaluation will be to assess job relevant psychopathology screening out candidates consistent with the demands of the evaluation set forth by POST and Government Code Section 1031(f).
FEE
AGENCY will pay CONTRACTOR Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the term of this Agreement. AGENCY will reimburse CONTRACTOR within 30 days from the billing date.
Agency will pay Contractor $500.00 per Pre-Employment Evaluation (PPE). PPE’s that are not canceled within two (2) business days of the scheduled appointment and “no-shows” for appointments will be billed at the regular rate. This includes “Hold” appointments that are not released within two (2) business days.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall, at her own expense, obtain and maintain in effect at all times during the life of this Agreement general liability, including professional malpractice, insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000. All CONTRACTOR’S policies shall contain an endorsement that written notice shall be given to AGENCY at least thirty (30) days prior to termination, cancellation, or reduction of coverage in the policy or policies.
INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City of Ripon, its council members, officers, agents, and employees harmless from all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages, injury and liability, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith), incurred by reason of any negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR, her agents or employees, or any of them, under or in connection with this Agreement. AGENCY shall be solely liable for negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of its representatives and employees occurring in the performance of this Agreement. If either party becomes liable for damages caused by such party's sole negligent or wrongful acts or omissions, the negligent party shall pay such damages without contribution from the other party.
NO EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
No relationship of employer or employee is created by this agreement. It is understood that CONTRACTOR will act hereunder as an independent contractor and shall have no claim number -3-
under this Agreement or otherwise against the AGENCY or the City of Ripon for vacation with pay, sick leave, retirement, medical, dental, social security, workers' compensation, disability or unemployment insurance benefits or employee benefits of any kind. The parties agree that the CONTRACTOR will not be treated as an employee for federal or state tax purposes.
GOVERNING LAW
The validity of this agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
NO REPORTS OR EVALUATIONS
CONTRACTOR agrees that she will not conduct independent evaluations or prepare forensic psychological reports for the sole purpose of advocating a disability retirement or workers' compensation claim to clients covered by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR is free to provide assistance to counseling/therapy clients covered by this Agreement who might incidentally assert a workers' compensation claim or disability retirement, as requested or required through forms submitted to CONTRACTOR by clients, when appropriate, and to provide a copy of treatment records or subpoenaed testimony upon the consent of clients or as required by law.
Executed at Modesto, California on the day and year first written above.
CITY OF RIPON,
a municipal corporation CONTRACTOR:
by
Leo Zuber, Mayor Jocelyn E., Roland, Ph.D., ABPP
Tax ID#20-3718422
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
by
Tom Terpstra,
City Attorney Date