Tobacco Treatment Specialist

BHcare; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BHcare is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to join the Adult Outpatient Services team in Connecticut. The role focuses on counseling individuals to overcome tobacco dependence, integrating treatment into clinics, and expanding tobacco-free initiatives.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with multiple clinic sites in North Branford and Ansonia; CT residency required for eligibility. Eligible candidates will provide evidence-based services, develop quit plans, perform screenings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral health, public health, social work, or related field.
• Experience providing individual and/or group services in behavioral health, healthcare, or community settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and health education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based tobacco cessation counseling and ongoing follow-up.
• Develop personalized quit plans and relapse prevention strategies.
• Conduct tobacco screenings and connect participants to resources like the Connecticut Quitline.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate tobacco treatment into clinical workflows.
• Deliver community education, outreach, and tobacco prevention initiatives.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff, partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Health education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Job description

At **BH*care***, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. As a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral health and community-based services across Connecticut, we are committed to helping individuals achieve wellness through compassionate, evidence-based care.We are seeking a **Tobacco Treatment Specialist** to join our Adult Outpatient Services team. In this role, you will help individuals overcome tobacco dependence through counseling, education, and support while advancing tobacco-free initiatives within healthcare settings and throughout the community. If you are passionate about prevention, public health, and improving health outcomes, we encourage you to apply.**This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. This position reports to both our North Branford and Ansonia clinic.****Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.****What You Will Do:**In this role, you will provide evidence-based tobacco cessation services while supporting broader efforts to reduce tobacco use and improve community health outcomes.* Provide individual and group tobacco cessation counseling using evidence-based treatment models.* Develop personalized quit plans, including relapse prevention strategies and ongoing follow-up support.* Conduct tobacco screenings and connect participants to resources, including the Connecticut Quitline.* Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate tobacco treatment services into clinical workflows.* Deliver community education, outreach presentations, and tobacco prevention initiatives.* Provide training and technical assistance to staff, community partners, and stakeholders.**What You Will Bring:****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.* Experience providing individual and/or group services in a behavioral health, healthcare, or community setting.* Strong interpersonal, communication, and health education skills.* Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with tobacco cessation, prevention, health promotion, or wellness programming.* Knowledge of evidence-based screening and intervention approaches such as the 5As and SBIRT.* Experience facilitating groups, community outreach, and public health education initiatives.**Certifications*** Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) preferred. Candidates without the credential must obtain CTTS certification within one year of employment.**What We Offer**The anticipated salary range for this position is $23.08-$29.74. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy requirements.**Join Our Team**If you are looking for meaningful work with a supportive team and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health of individuals, families, and communities, we encourage you to apply today.***BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law***