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BHRS reports near‑full staffing in some areas, interns and Peer Support certifications

Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Ongoing Planning Council · February 26, 2026
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Summary

BHRS said several teams are nearly fully staffed, Peer Support Specialists are receiving certifications and staff identifiers (PINs), and the department currently hosts five MIP interns from UC Merced.

Sharon Jones reported that although BHRS continues hiring, several areas are nearly fully staffed. She also said Peer Support Specialists recently received certifications and staff have received PINs marking service years. Jill Kojima said BHRS currently hosts five MIP interns from UC Merced who are assisting with outreach and will staff a tabling event on April 29.

The staffing note was presented as an operational update rather than a formal action; Sharon indicated the department is still recruiting for remaining vacancies even as it expands peer certifications and student internship participation.