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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Michelle Schmidt
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN "A" STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as a Behavioral Health Clinician, Range 39, Step E, effective 11/29/26
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are in the FY 2026-27 Budget Unit 40131, and the salary for this position at Range 39, Step E is $40.83/hr. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
Candidate has a range of experience in specialty mental health settings over the past 13 years with Tehama County Health Services Agency’s Behavioral Health center including supervisory roles, clinical student internship, as well as working out of class as a Behavioral Health Clinician I for the past 6 months. The Candidate’s well-rounded experience will benefit the County by having a Clinician who has a depth of understanding and experience in providing behavioral health services in addition to her work with some of the highest acuity members in our community.
If the requested action is not approved, the County will lose the opportunity have a qualified employee in this hard to fill position.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the Other than A Step request and is in agreement with Range 39, E appointment.