Tobacco Treatment Specialist

BHcare Inc.•North Branford, CT

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

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.
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) preferred.
Candidates without the credential must obtain CTTS certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

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.