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Committee approves contracting with psychologist Rachel Gardner to replace departing provider
Human Services, Health and Education Committee · March 4, 2026
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Summary
The committee approved adding Rachel Gardner as a contracted psychologist to replace Dr. Scott Anderson; staff said Gardner's rate is lower than the departing provider's.
County staff asked the committee to contract with Rachel Gardner, a psychologist, to take over services currently provided by Dr. Scott Anderson, who is leaving the area. Staff said the county has money in the budget for the service and that Gardner would fill the necessary role.
Staff noted the new contractor's rate is lower than the departing provider: “Actually, she is less expensive.” The committee moved, seconded and approved contracting with Gardner.
