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Madison Council adopts citywide EAP and names retiring detective as in-house wellness coordinator
Summary
The Madison City Council approved a two-part employee wellness package March 30: a contract with Behavioral Health Systems to provide an EAP for all city employees and dependents, and a one-year in-house wellness coordinator role for Detective Stacy Thomas; council members and public commenters debated scope, cost and confidentiality.
The Madison City Council on March 30 approved a two-part employee wellness program that pairs an outside employee assistance provider with a one-year, in-house wellness coordinator position for first responders. Human resources staff presented the plan and the council voted unanimously to adopt both measures.
Human resources director Megan told the council the outside component would be an agreement with Behavioral Health Systems to provide up to 10 counseling sessions per employee and dependent, plus related management education and case management services. HR estimated that component would cost about $10,000 a year for three years based on current estimates. "We would like to start this program in June," Megan said, if both items were approved.
The second part of the package would hire retiring Detective Stacy Thomas as an in-house…
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