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Plumas County behavioral-health leaders report staffing losses and wage-study plan to boost recruitment
Summary
County behavioral-health leaders reported recent resignations, vacancies and plans for a salary survey to inform the next fiscal-year budget. Commissioners noted the impact on mobile crisis implementation and service access and were told peer support and case-manager job descriptions will go to the board.
Plumas County behavioral-health leaders told the commission on March 4 that staffing shortages and turnover are hampering service delivery and the launch of new programs.
The behavioral health director, Sharon, reported several recent departures, including the resignation of a long-term licensed therapist and notice from the only in-person clinician in Portola. Sharon said the county is down to three case managers while the allocation is for 13 positions: "We're down to 3 case managers right now, but then we're supposed to we are allocated for 13," she said. She added that some allocations may be…
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