Mental health staffing shortage
Summary
Director Sarah McCumiskey resigns October 16, and Jennifer Rodriguez steps in as interim director with a $275 weekly stipend until a permanent hire is made.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $275 weekly stipend for the interim director until a permanent appointment.
Residents relying on county mental health services get continuity of leadership.
Residents waiting for routine mental health intakes face delays.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Meeting (Regular) - Sep 23, 2026
Director Sarah McCumiskey resigns October 16, and Jennifer Rodriguez steps in as interim director with a $275 weekly stipend until a permanent hire is made.
Human Services Committee (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026
The county mental health clinic is still recruiting three therapists, a deputy director, and five crisis therapists — routine intakes are being waitlisted while urgent cases get priority.
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