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HI SCR67
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Human Resources Development and state mental health agencies to cooperate in expediting the hiring and filling of critical vacancies in the public mental health care system.
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Identifies obsolete recruiting and hiring policies, worker burnout, compassion fatigue, and stigmas surrounding mental illness as obstacles preventing agencies from attracting and retaining skilled mental health professionals.
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Directs focus on state agencies comprising the mental health continuum of care, including the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and the Judiciary.
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Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Human Resources Development, Director of Health, Director of Human Services, Superintendent of Education, Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Chief Justice.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development And The State Agencies Comprising The State's Public Mental Health Care System To Cooperate More Closely To Determine The Necessary Actions To Expedite The Hiring And Filling Of Critical Vacancies, Including Solutions To Address The Obstacles And Challenges Unique To The Mental Health Care Workforce.
DHRD
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/16/2025