Lead Forensic Treatment Specialist (35 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Lead Forensic Treatment Specialist (35 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #260825-6616HN-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 9/1/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $67,422 - $89,174/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/9/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking current DMHAS employees to join our team as Lead Forensic Treatment Specialists. These roles will help support our teams in Middletown.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: 70 OBrien Drive, Middletown, CT
• Shift: Full-time, Second Shift, 2:45pm to 11:15pm
• Units: Dutcher 2 North (PCN 25384) and Whiting Unit 4 (PCN 146108)
• Two-week rotational schedules. See additional information below.

Dutcher 2 North (PCN 25384) - a male only long term unit located within the enhanced security, Dutcher building aimed at community reintegration for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and or substance use disorders

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Whiting Unit 4 (PCN 146108) - a male only, maximum security, long term unit for patients with mental illness/substance use disorders that have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect.

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

As a State of Connecticut employee, we offer the same competitive benefits which you are accustomed.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Please Note: These positions are considered Hazardous Duty, and participate in the Hazardous Duty Benefits Plan.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

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.

Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

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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 Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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, 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 Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At Whiting Forensic Hospital under established security conditions this class is accountable for leading lower level staff in the development and maintenance of an effective therapeutic environment for patients on a unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• On an assigned unit on a particular shift ensures proper development and maintenance of therapeutic relationships and safe custody of patients;
• Assists in orientation of Forensic Treatment Specialists;
• Implements nursing care and treatment plans through active participation in patient care conferences and by exercising lead responsibility over Forensic Treatment Specialists;
• Accurately observes and reports patient activities and behavior;
• Effectively supervises and implements security regulations;
• Observes, reports and corrects adverse security conditions including unauthorized movement of patients, visitors and staff;
• Takes vital signs;
• Supervises and may participate in patient management on units;
• After proper training may prepare and administer medication other than controlled substances and perform first aid procedures;
• May assist in planning and implementation of patient activities programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• psychiatric procedures, patient behavior and principles involved in care of the mentally ill;

• modern medical, therapeutic and psychiatric routines, methods and procedures;

• procedures used in safe custody of patients under security conditions;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• lead staff;

• observe and report patient behavior and reactions;

• perform basic first aid procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a Forensic Treatment Specialist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough character investigation of each candidate will be made. Candidates who do not have good character are not eligible for permanent employment.

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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