Yakima County approves support position for Involuntary Treatment Act unit

Aug 10, 2026

The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved adding an Office Specialist I to the Department of Assigned Counsel's ITA Unit to address growing caseload backlogs; staff said near-100% reimbursements from Greater Columbia Behavioral Health make the hire low-cost to the County.

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The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved adding an Office Specialist I to the Department of Assigned Counsel's Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Unit during its Aug. 10 work session.

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