Burrell increases minimum wage to expand mental health care access
Burrell Behavioral Health announced Thursday that it raised compensation for employees and outpatient providers in an effort to increase access to mental health care.
The Springfield-based provider raised the organization's minimum wage by $3.15 to $11 an hour for all current and new employees, according to a news release. Missouri's current minimum wage is $7.85 per hour.
The wage increase affects 21 percent of Burrell's employee base, mostly the lowest paid employees, the news release states. Burrell describes itself as the second-largest community mental health center in Missouri.
Additionally, Burrell increased compensation for outpatient clinical providers to exceed industry standards, impacting 52 percent of the organization's provider base. This move to get in line with industry standards is part of Burrell's strategy to recruit and retain "the most qualified and passionate employees," the news release states.
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