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Head Nurse (40 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #260908-4356FL-001

Location

Bridgeport, CT
 

Date Opened

9/18/2026 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

10/1/2026 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), 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.


 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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. 

FOR SECOND AND THIRD SHIFT POSITIONS - YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:

 

  • 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.

 


OUR MISSION:

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.


 

The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System strives to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services. 

 

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