Benton County approves clinical supervision contract despite lower liability coverage

Feb 17, 2026

The board approved a contract with clinician Cathy Lagow to provide clinical supervision to county social workers; the contract carries $1 million per‑occurrence liability coverage versus the county's usual $1.5 million tort limit, a risk Assistant County Attorney Daniel Shub described as 'relatively remote.' The motion passed unanimously.

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Social Services Supervisor Nikki Knowles asked the board to approve a contract with Cathy Lagow to provide clinical supervision for social workers who deliver mental health services, including co‑responder and outreach staff support.

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