Head Nurse (40 Hour)
Office/On-Site
Recruitment #260722-4356FL-001
Location
New Haven, CT
Date Opened
8/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$95,809 – $126,746/year (Salary commensurate with education and/or experience)
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
8/31/2026 11:59:00 PM
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from behavioral health or substance use challenges?
Have you gained expertise in engaging individuals with compassion and empathy?
If so, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team!
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently accepting applications for three Head Nurses.
NEW! We’re excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit the Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.
HIGHLIGHTS
- FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
- LOCATION: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
- UNIT: Clinical Neuro Research Unit (CNRU)
- POSITION NUMBERS: 81851, 23965, 26554
- SCHEDULE:
Third Shift PCN 81851: Night HN CNRU
Full-time 40-hours, 11:30 PM – 8 AM
Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Week 2: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Days Off:
Week 1: Friday, Wednesday
Week 2: Saturday, Sunday
Second Shift PCN 23965: Evening HN CNRU
Full-time 40 Hours, 3:30pm – 12am
Week 1: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Days Off:
Week 1: Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Friday, Tuesday
Second Shift PCN 26554: Evening HN CNRU
Full-time, 40 hours per week; Second shift 3:30pm – 12am.
Week 1: Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs.
Week 2: Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Days Off :
Week 1: Friday & Tuesday
Week 2: Saturday & Sunday
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.
CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.
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.