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Sedgwick County to finalize employment agreement bringing child psychiatrist to Comcare
Summary
Agenda materials show a concur employment agreement for Dr. Deanne Jenkins to join Comcare as a child psychiatrist; staff said the position fills a long‑standing vacancy and the county's residency program has increased the number of child psychiatrists in the Wichita metro area.
Sedgwick County staff told commissioners an employment agreement for Dr. Deanne Jenkins will be on the consent agenda to place her in a Comcare position as a child psychiatrist.
A staff speaker described the hire as filling “a vacancy that we've had for a long, long time” and noted the county’s residency program has helped grow the local workforce: “when I first got to the commission, there were 6. We celebrated the 6 child psychiatrists and saw some data the other day that they're up to 10 now in the Wichita Metro Area.” The transcript identifies the agenda item as a concur employment agreement; the backup materials were said to contain the compensation and contract details.
Why it matters: Filling a child‑psychiatry vacancy affects Comcare service capacity for pediatric behavioral‑health needs. The transcript indicates the hire uses an existing position and is part of broader recruitment and residency efforts.
What’s next: The employment agreement and compensation package will appear on the consent docket; the transcript records staff description but does not include a formal vote.
