Advanced Nurse Practitioner (40 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment # 260626-2697FL-001
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 7/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $122,381 - $162,205/year (Salary commensurate with education and/or experience)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career?
Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2697FL&R1=&R3=) to work within their Ambulatory Care Division. This individual will primarily be treating patients within the hospitals' addictions units. The ideal candidate will have experience working with substance abuse and addictions patients.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital ( CVH (http://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/CVH/Agency-Files/CVH---About-CVH) )
LOCATION: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
POSITION NUMBER: 118113
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public sector; and
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
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. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.
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 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .
Selection Plan
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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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.
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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.
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran (Jensine.Tran@ct.gov) @ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency health care delivery system this class is accountable for independently assessing, evaluating an individual's health care status and developing a treatment plan to manage health problems and promote health maintenance and providing consultation services to optimize services provided and effect system changes.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides comprehensive advanced nursing treatments and/or health care services to individuals including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering, analyzing and interpreting results of diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly, making appropriate referrals to specialists;
Leads cardiac arrest codes and documents medical and/or psychiatric care;
Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to a variety of individuals including hospitalized and ambulatory individuals with acute and chronic conditions;
Provides individual psychotherapy;
Educates individuals regarding diagnosis and treatment;
Assesses the effectiveness of health and/or psychiatric care services;
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans;
Assists regional and/or central office staff in determining need for contractual health services;
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation;
Functions as liaison between agency and community health care providers;
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations;
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed;
Assists families and other groups in understanding medical and/or psychiatric needs of clients serviced by agency;
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team;
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff;
May complete home assessments for safety;
May participate in investigations of abuse and/or neglect;
May testify in court;
May direct agency clinic services;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
advanced nursing principles and treatments;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Knowledge of
psychiatric nursing principles and practices, treatment modalities and concepts of community programs;
substance abuse issues as they relate to individuals overall health and/or psychiatric status and course of treatment;
state, federal and local health care agencies and programs;
pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
clinical assessment and evaluation skills;
Ability to
examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals requiring health care services;
interpret diagnostic tests;
prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments;
utilize computer software;
Administrative ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with and treating patients with substance abuse and addiction
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/offenders and may have some exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases and disagreeable conditions.
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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