Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.
Residential Nurse
Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery-oriented full-time Residential Nurse to join our Farrell Treatment Center program staff in providing substance use disorder, psychiatric and medical care.
About the position:
Gilead is looking to fill a full-time residential nurse role in our New Britain area 24 bed residential program for men with significant substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. The hours of the position are 32 hours per week: Tuesday-Friday 4PM-12PM. The Residential Nurse is responsible for ensuring the well-being and stability of individuals in the program by providing and coordinating the medical, psychiatric, and pharmacologic treatments they receive, including psychopharmacology and Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT). The role provides support to non-medical staff members, coordinates care with the program physician and prescribers and assists the Nurse Supervisor in overseeing health related care for substance abuse, medical, and pharmacological issues. Screening new referrals and evaluating clients at intake are additional duties of the role. Occasional On-Call responsibility may be required.
Gilead Community Services is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time, you may be eligible to have your remaining loan balance forgiven after making 120 qualifying monthly payments — typically after six years of service.
This is a valuable benefit for professionals committed to public service and looking to reduce their student debt while making a meaningful impact in the community.
The Farrell Treatment Center is an approved site for the HRSA NHSC and STAR Loan Repayment Programs. If you have qualifying federal student loans and work with us full-time or part-time in select clinical, nursing, or paraprofessional positions, you may be eligible to receive loan repayment benefits in exchange for working in a qualified setting for a set period of time.
This is a non-union position and pays $40.45-49.31/hr. dependent on level of education and experience.
We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is every person’s right to be treated with dignity, and cared for with compassion.
Since 1968, Gilead Community Services has helped transform thousands of lives by providing high-quality services such as housing, clinical support, and skills teaching to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use conditions. Gilead’s story begins at Wesleyan University, where three students envisioned a community alternative to hospitalization. The original Gilead House, rented from Wesleyan for $1 a year, housed 15 individuals. Today, Gilead has programs in 8 Connecticut towns and serves over 2,000 individuals throughout the state.
Just like our clients, our employees are members of the Gilead’s family. For our staff, working at Gilead is not just a job – it’s a passion. Our services are marked with excellence and compassion because of the value that we place on each life that we touch including clients, families, and employees.
Gilead’s employees enjoy a range of benefits, from employee-sponsored health insurance to career growth and professional development opportunities. Employment at Gilead is an opportunity to engage in rewarding work with collaborative and supportive coworkers. A position at one of Gilead’s outpatient programs or residential homes opens doors for careers in healthcare, social work, assistive services, and program administration.
