Tobacco Treatment Specialist

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

Job summary

BHcare Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to join our Adult Outpatient Services team. You will help individuals overcome tobacco dependence through counseling, education, and support while advancing tobacco-free initiatives within healthcare settings and the community.

The role offers full-time with 37.5 hours per week and reports to North Branford and Ansonia clinics. You will provide individual and group cessation counseling, develop quit plans, conduct screenings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Work, or related field; related experience may substitute.
• Experience delivering individual and/or group behavioral health services.
• CTTS certification preferred; if not, obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based tobacco cessation services to individuals and groups.
• Develop personalized quit plans and relapse prevention strategies.
• Conduct tobacco screenings and connect participants to resources (e.g., Quitline).
• Integrate tobacco treatment into clinical workflows with providers.
• Deliver community education, outreach, and prevention initiatives.
• Provide training to staff and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Health education

Group services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Job description

At BHcare, 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 QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience 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.CertificationsCertified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) preferred. Candidates without the credential must obtain CTTS certification within one year of employment.What We OfferThe 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 TeamIf 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