The Box Elder County Commission voted unanimously to support the appointment of Josh Barson as director of behavioral health under a newly formalized interlocal agreement restructuring oversight of mental health and substance abuse services throughout Bear River Health Department’s service area. Jordan Mathis, director of BRHD, appeared before the commission to recommend Barson for the role. “Josh has nine years’ experience as a licensed clinical social worker. He’s worked for the health department for three years and nine months,” Mathis said, noting that Barson has already served in a clinical leadership role overseeing treatment services. The appointment is part of...

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