Certified Addiction Counselor

Certified Addiction Counselor

Office / On-Site

Recruitment # 251113-2351FX-001

Location Hartford, CT Middletown, CT

Date Opened 11 / 17 / 2025 12 : 00 : 00 AM

Salary Please see Selection Plan as hours vary (

• New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 : 00 PM

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Introduction

Elevate your career as a Certified Addiction Counselor! 🤝

THE ROLE :

The State of Connecticut () , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS () ) is now inviting applications for multiple Certified Addiction Counselor () within Connecticut Valley Hospital ( CVH () ). We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our behavioral health nursing team and enhance the well-being of our patients.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :

Division : Addiction Services Division (ASD) and Blue Hills Rehab Therapy

Hours : Full-Time and / or Part-Time

Shifts : First and Second

Address : 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT or 500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT (+Vine+St,+Hartford,+CT+06112 / @41.5127681,-73.6281673,9z / data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e654c1b601cd91 : 0x20d82472b1a7ade!2m2!1d-72.6875671!2d41.7964259?entry=ttu)

PCN DIVISION SHIFT HOURS PER WEEK SCHEDULE

136842 ASD, Merrit 2DE Second 40 Sunday - Thursday, 1 : 00 P.M. - 10 : 00 P.M.

136843 ASD, Merrit 2DE Second 40 Tuesday - Saturday, 1 : 30 P.M. - 10 : 00 P.M.

114579 Blue Hills Rehab Therapy First 32 Wednesday - Saturday, 8 : 00 A.M. - 4 : 30 P.M.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU :

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page;

Professional growth and development opportunities;

A healthy work / life balance !

PLEASE NOTE :

Health insurance coverage will be limited to those individuals who are regularly scheduled to work at least seventeen and one-half (17-1 / 2) hours per week.

Benefits may vary for specific part-time positions.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO :

Lead group therapy each week;

Conduct weekly individual sessions with assigned clients;

Case management, including discharge planning and care coordination;

Assist clients in connecting with community resources and recovery supports;

Oversight of daily therapeutic activities in the milieu;

Transportation of clients to necessary medical and recovery appointments; and

Treatment planning, progress assessment, and clinical documentation!

OUR MISSION :

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.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL :

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 () .

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING :

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit () for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Please note :

Annual salary range

Part-time hourly : $ 35.13 - $46.46

Full-time salary : $ 73,339 - $97,000

BEFORE YOU APPLY :

Meet Minimum Qualifications : Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits : List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Resume Policy : Per Public Act 21-69 () , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include : a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift / Location : Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission : All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY :

Referral Questions : This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Prepare For An Interview : Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam / junk folders) for updates and tasks.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov / ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP :

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicole Frascatore at Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans' Affairs this class is accountable for providing specialized counseling services to clients in a behavioral health treatment program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients;

Screens clients to determine eligibility for programs;

Assesses strengths, weaknesses and treatment needs;

Orients clients to treatment program;

Participates in treatment planning and individual and / or group counseling;

Responsible for case management activities;

Provides crisis intervention services in response to emotional and / or physical distress;

Makes referrals to outside or other programs for medical and / or psychological intervention;

Maintains confidential reports and records of client data;

Represents program at community events and seminars;

Educates clients on substance abuse issues and availability of resources;

Consults with service providers to assure comprehensive integrated care;

May escort clients;

May provide coverage duties;

May collect urine for drug screening;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of

physical, psychological, social, family and economic effects of substance abuse;

counseling principles and techniques;

community resources;

confidentiality provisions;

infectious diseases;

Considerable

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to treatment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of an individual.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and three (3) years of experience involving risk reduction education and counseling to assist alcohol and drug dependent individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Licensure from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor may be substituted for the General Experience.

For state employees three (3) years of experience as a Certified Addiction Counselor Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients.

Experience facilitating group counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients.

Experience with other agency service providers and community outreach.

Experience with case management activities.

Experience with discharge planning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must retain the certification and / or licensure outlined above.

Individuals recovering from addiction to alcohol or drugs are required to have two (2) years of substance free time to be considered for a position in a substance abuse program.

Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language or be fluent in American Sign Language.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid driver's license.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A medical and / or psychiatric examination may be required prior to appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to perform moderate amounts of lifting or restraining of patients and exposed to communicable and / or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and / or abusive patients.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.

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