Head Nurse; Office​/On-Site FL

Introduction

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 State of Connecticut , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Nurse. NEW! We're excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit the Nurse Licensure Compact for more details.

• FACILITY:
  Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)
• LOCATION:
  
  Bridgeport, CT
• UNIT:
  Co-Occurring Treatment Unit (CTU), 5th Floor
• POSITION NUMBER: 126078
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full-Time, 40hrs, 3rd Shift, Monday to Friday, 12:15am - 8:15am, every other weekend and rotating holiday off.

• Each Registered Nurse who is permanently assigned to the second or third shift shall receive a “recruitment and retention” yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).
• This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time Registered Nurses.
• In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the registered nurse classification.

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials

• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Provide support to a division