Burrell Behavioral Health eliminates 35 positions; direct client-care positions not impacted

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Burrell Behavioral Health has confirmed that the company has cut 35 positions as part of the company’s restructuring.

According to a statement sent to KY3, the positions were administrative, remote or part-time, and represented less than two percent of Burrell’s workforce.

“This comes as part of a restructuring of the system’s support departments and is intended to better position the company in anticipation of an uncertain economic climate,” the statement read.

Burrell’s vice president of communications, Matt Lemmon, reiterated in the statement that direct customer service positions were No included in this decision.

“Burrell continues to add providers at all levels as we continually prioritize eliminating wait times. Timely access to behavioral health services is a critical issue locally and across the country; This consolidation comes with the utmost consideration of the need in our communities and a commitment to maintaining customer experience and quality results,” Lemmon said.

Burrell says those affected by the restructuring were given the opportunity to apply for other open positions for which they are qualified, with benefits extended through the end of the year.

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