Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Developmental Specialist XC-

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticu t, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (
DMHAS
) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Developmental Specialist
2) to join our team.

• Facility:
  Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• Location:
  
  Middletown, CT
• Schedule:
  
  Full
  -time, 1st shift, Monday
  - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
• PCN: 128480

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Engage in a rewarding career;
• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
• Thrive in an exciting environment;
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

This position serves as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Developmental Specialist
2) within the Connecticut Valley Hospital’s Behavioral Intervention Service and plays a critical role in supporting the hospital’s mission by providing high‑quality behavioral assessment and intervention for individuals with complex and vulnerable needs. The position is responsible for developing and implementing individualized Behavioral Support Plans for patients within the General Psychology Division.

• Develop individualized Behavioral Support Plans using evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies.
• Implement and monitor these plans to support patients with complex behavioral and developmental needs.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams to ensure consistent, person-centered care.
• Contribute to the agency’s mission by enhancing patient safety, autonomy, and overall clinical outcomes.

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-s ufficiency in those we serve.

CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

CVH boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital, we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense.

Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

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.

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

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