Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Mental Health (The Ridge Recovery Center)
Company: Rushford
Location: Stafford
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534) Shift
Detail: Thur-Sat 11P-7:30A *New Hires Eligible for Sign-On Up To
$3,000* Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than
40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing
in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.
We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive
healthcare network. Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading
providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally
recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and
recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including
Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment,
Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs
and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our
specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care,
compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible
services. Job Summary Rushford Center (The Ridge Recovery Center)
is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who
desires a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of
individuals living with substance use disorders. The Ridge Recovery
Center is a new state-of-the-art substance use disorder treatment
facility in Windham, CT. The Ridge Recovery Center offers
personalized paths to recovery in a serene and tranquil setting.
The Registered Nurse will work with and assist other professional,
clinical, and medical staff in providing day-to-day direct care to
individuals with substance use disorders. Some of the duties and
responsibilities for this position include: assessing client’s
conditions, administering medications, managing withdrawal
symptoms, providing direct nursing care and education to clients in
regard to their health, wellness and recovery. Our ideal candidate
will possess strong therapeutic interpersonal skills to encourage
and motivate individuals to work towards their treatment goals.
Qualifications Valid CT RN license. Minimum of Associate's degree
in nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. CPR & AED
certified within six months of employment. Accredited certification
in Addictions Nursing (CARN) or Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
(or is actively pursuing credentialing) is preferred. Minimum of
one years' nursing experience in Psychiatric or Substance Abuse
Treatment preferred. Experience as a CNA, Mental Health Worker, or
other related field is desirable for newly graduated nurses. As a
Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees
with an extensive benefits package consisting of: Medical and
dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time
off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid
holidays Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount
programs With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare
offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping
to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
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