Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Support Specialist (35 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment #251112-5729HN-001
Location
Norwich, CT
Date Opened
11/18/2025 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
11/28/2025 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!
THE POSITION:
We are currently recruiting a passionate Recovery Support Specialist to join our team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time (35 Hour), First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.), Monday - Friday
- FACILITY: Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA)
- UNIT: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- ADDRESS: 401 West Thames Street, Unit 301, Norwich, CT
- PCN: 126127
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- 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:
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.
SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by DMHAS. Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.
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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