Title
Behavioral Health Position Reclassifications and/or Salary Adjustment - Johnson and Pfister
Body
Serious challenges persist in the hiring and retention of staff across a range of Behavioral Health (BH) positions. To assure we have the staff necessary to fill those critical roles, we propose the implementation of a Behavioral Health position reclassification and/or salary adjustment to target specific positions responsible for providing behavioral health services. The adjustment is an incentive for potential new staff to accept employment and remain with LCHD/CHC for an extended period, and to retain current staff and reduce turnover. The dollar amounts proposed are based on reclassification and salary adjustments of eight (8) specific BH positions and increasing 143 BH Counselor or Therapist position salaries to 25% of the salary range. This proposal will be funded with grants, fees, reimbursements, and unexpended salary dollars.
Suggested Motion
To approve the Behavioral Health position reclassifications and/or salary adjustment as presented.