Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Health Program Associate to serve as the Credentialing and Medical Staff Services Specialist within the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) system. In this specialized administrative role, you will manage, monitor, and maintain credentialing and privileging functions for practitioners across the hospital, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the safe devlivery of clinical care.
This position is essential in maintaining operational integrity, strenthening medical staff governance, and supporting a high-performing clinical workforce.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
LOCATION: Middletown, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (First Shift)
POSITION NUMBER: 87992
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Comprehensive benefits – visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more
Opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and continued learning
A supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and work/life balance
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the hospital‑wide credentialing and privileging program
Manage timely credentialing actions, committee reviews, and regulatory compliance
Coordinate verification and reporting with state licensing boards, NPDB, educational institutions, and credential verification organizations
Work collaboratively across clinical and administrative departments to ensure continuous monitoring and compliance with Joint Commission and medical staff standards
Serve as the primary liaison among medical staff leadership, licensing boards, accrediting bodies, and external partners
Prepare credentialing, privileging, and performance‑monitoring reports for hospital leadership
Develop and maintain standardized workflows, policies, timelines, and quality measures supporting efficient and compliant operations
Provide subject matter expertise, technical guidance, and high‑level administrative support to CVH leadership
Perform complex administrative duties to support medical staff governance and hospital operations
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.
Established in 1868, CVH serves as the State’s premier public hospital for mental health treatment. As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services. CVH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, and specialized services for pregnant women and individuals with dual diagnoses. Specialties include geriatric and special services, an integrated mental health network for older adults, and young adult services. Additionally, CVH houses the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program, addressing survivors’ needs through community reintegration, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric assessments, speech and physical rehabilitation, and individual and family counseling.
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.
