Behavioral Health director appointed

On Tuesday (Feb. 11), the Butte County Board of Supervisors appointed Scott Kennelly as the county’s director of behavioral health.

Kennelly (pictured) had been serving as interim director for the past eight months, and he has worked for the department for 20 years. His salary was set at $150,000.

“California counties are currently facing an era of unknowns in the mental health system, where much of what we do and how we do it is undergoing significant reform at a state and federal level,” Kennelly said in a news release. “Our agency will be poised to take advantage of opportunities that arise, be wary of pitfalls ahead, and be at the forefront of changes while advocating for meaningful reform.”