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Job Title: Secretary 1
Location: Middletown, CT United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/17/2026
Expire Date: 04/17/2026
Job Categories: Administrative and Support Services
Job Description
Secretary 1
Location: Middletown, CT
Date Opened: 3/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $50,475* - $66,229/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 3/24/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Secretary 1 (PCN# 0089455) at the General Psychiatry Division (GPD) within Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) in Middletown, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This position is full-time on first shift, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. The Secretary 1 will perform a full range of secretarial support functions to optimize workflow procedures. You will assist colleagues by supporting them with various administrative tasks and be an integral part of our team. Some key responsibilities may include:

Communicating, verbally and in writing, inside and outside of the agency;
Scanning documents,
Data entry;
Managing databases;
Creating spreadsheets;
Maintaining filing systems;
Answering phones/taking messages;
Scheduling appointments and meetings.
See EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section in the posting for more information.

ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

PLEASE NOTE
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience performing technical pharmacy duties.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Successful completion of a training program as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee may be substituted for the General Experience.
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