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DMH staffing and succession planning

Albany County

Summary

The mental health department is giving up on a vacant psychologist supervisor job and using its $46,000 to raise pay for experienced administrative staff at risk of retiring — the commissioner says services won't suffer.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$46,000 reallocated within the department's existing budget.

✅Who benefits

Current DMH staff through retention raises, and clients through continuity of care.

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