Title
Human Resources Department recommending the Board adopt a resolution amending the salary schedule for the classifications of Mental Health Medical Director and Psychiatrist.
FUNDING: Funded primarily by MediCal, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Realignment.
Resolution 052-2011
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost FY 2010/11 (Apr-Jun) $13,182
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $13,182 Position vacancies
Other $
Total Funding Available $13,182
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The estimated cost of the salary adjustments for the remainder of FY 2010/11 (April - June) is $3,000 for the Mental Health Medical Director and would be $5,091 for each of the 2.0 Pyschiatrist positions (currently vacant). Actual costs through June 30, 2011 will depend upon the date the vacant Pyschiatrist positions are filled. The cost of salary adjustments will be funded primarily by MediCal, MHSA and Realignment Funds.
Background:
The Health Services and Human Resources Departments have been recruiting to fill Psychiatrist vacancies since December 2009. Human Resources staff has worked closely with Health Services staff to develop recruitment campaigns for Psychiatrist vacancies. These recruitment efforts include significant advertising for the position, signing bonus, and relocation reimbursement. El Dorado County is also designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, which has loan repayment benefits for successful candidates. Unfortunately, these efforts have not been successful in filling department vacancies on an ongoing basis.
To date, Human Resources has received and forwarded qualified applicants who have applied for the Psychiatrist position to Health Services for consideration. Several of those applicants have been deemed acceptable or well qualified by the Health Services Department. However, the Health Services Department...
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