Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Support Specialist (35 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment #251103-5729HN-001
Location
Middletown, CT
Date Opened
11/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$45,870 - $62,188/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
11/24/2025 11:59:00 PM
Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team!
ABOUT US:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
THE POSITION:
We are currently recruiting a passionate Recovery Support Specialist to join our team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time (35 Hour), First Shift, Tuesday/Friday/Saturday (9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.), Wednesday/Thursday (11:30 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
- FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
- UNIT: Patient Central Services
- ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT (with occasional travel to the Blue Hills Campus at 500 Vine Street in Hartford, CT)
- PCN: 117298
- NOTE: This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates seeking to launch their careers.
Learn more about our offerings below:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page;
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- A healthy work/life balance!
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Provide coaching and guidance to assist individuals in identifying recovery goals, support networks, employment and/or educational opportunities;
- Utilize your own lived experience as well as evidence-based Wellness Management techniques; and
- Provide education around client rights and responsibilities, tools for recovery and management of mental health, substance use and medical issues.
ABOUT US:
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).
Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
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