Our extensive six-month Leadership Development Program is a valuable opportunity for eligible, high-performing employees who want to strengthen their leadership skills. Through a comprehensive approach, participants receive ongoing one-on-one mentorship from executive leaders and take part in training sessions led by a professional coach.
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Careers at Wheeler
We foster learning and professional development, and we respect and reward meaningful contributions and innovative approaches to care.
Career opportunities
Join our team
If you want to work in a dynamic organization that promotes recovery, health, and growth in the lives of individuals, families and communities, start a career with Wheeler. Our workforce, comprising 900+ employees, is as broad and diverse as the array of clients we serve and the programs and services we offer.
Unlock your potential through total rewards
Benefits and Competitive Compensation
Your health covered from every angle
Health Insurance
Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Health Savings Account with company contributions. Take advantage of wellness programs, mental health resources, and free annual flu shots—because your wellbeing is our priority.
Secure your future
Retirement
Feel secure with company-paid life and AD&D coverage, plus build your financial future through a 403(b).
Advance Your Career with Supportive Perks
Professional Development
Whether you're pursuing licensure, continuing your education, or seeking professional development, Wheeler invests in your growth. From tuition discounts and education reimbursement to supervision, stipends, and loan repayment opportunities, we help you build the future you envision.
Receive a repayment of up to $250,000.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
Staff locations that are eligible may apply for the federal loan repayment grant.
Paid leave benefits
Maintain Work-Life Harmony
We support employee well-being with a comprehensive paid time off program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and more.
Your health covered from every angle
Health Insurance
Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Health Savings Account with company contributions. Take advantage of wellness programs, mental health resources, and free annual flu shots—because your wellbeing is our priority.
Secure your future
Retirement
Feel secure with company-paid life and AD&D coverage, plus build your financial future through a 403(b).
Advance Your Career with Supportive Perks
Professional Development
Whether you're pursuing licensure, continuing your education, or seeking professional development, Wheeler invests in your growth. From tuition discounts and education reimbursement to supervision, stipends, and loan repayment opportunities, we help you build the future you envision.
Receive a repayment of up to $250,000.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
Staff locations that are eligible may apply for the federal loan repayment grant.
Paid leave benefits
Maintain Work-Life Harmony
We support employee well-being with a comprehensive paid time off program, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and more.
cultivating leaders in community health
Nurse Practitioner Residency Program
Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program will be the program of choice to help new graduates become strong, competent, patient-centered clinical practitioners.
The program will achieve this through clinical preceptors/mentoring and didactic sessions, developing independent clinicians who are equipped to manage the diverse and complex medical and social needs of our patients.
These clinicians will support patients under their care to grow, change, and live healthier, productive lives and enhance Wheeler's goal of providing excellence in care through integrated medical and behavioral health treatment.
Growth Opportunities
Leadership Development Program
The best place to work!
Workplace awards and recognitions
March 20, 2025
2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
December 5, 2024
Top Workplace for our DE&I Practices
This award celebrates organizations who are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive place to work, no matter one's background. This commitment is shared by all levels of employees.
October 16, 2024
Woman-led Top Workplace
Wheeler receives special recognition as a woman-led Top Workplace.
October 16, 2024
Professional Development
Wheeler is recognized for its culture and professional development.
September 30, 2024
Healthcare Heroes Award
Celebrating our amazing team. Primary care physician Dr. Joshua Jones is a Hartford Business Journal Healthcare Hero for 2024!
September 24, 2024
Top Workplaces 2024
We are a Top Workplace for the eighth time, based on confidential employee feedback. We also received special recognition for our managers!
July 2024
Top Workplace in the Healthcare Industry
Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.
October 2021
2021 Connecticut Nurses Association Excellence in the Workplace Award
The Excellence in the Workplace Award recognizes a workplace that has achieved an environment that 'empowers nurses, promotes professional autonomy and control over nursing practice.'
September 2020
2020 Top Workplaces Award
Wheeler received Top Workplaces recognition for the seventh year, and Wheeler President and CEO Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, received an additional award as Top Leader in the category of "Large Employer."
Across the state, each day, my colleagues offer hope to individuals and families who depend on us for care. It is often challenging work, but we can see from our survey results that our teams know why we walk in the door every morning. It is an amazing honor to lead an organization full of simply inspirational people.
Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA
President and Chief Executive Officer
Staff News
February 21, 2025
Twenty Years of Building Stronger Families
February 14, 2025
Trustee Dick Salmon: Focused on Improving Care
January 7, 2025
The Critical Need for Foster Families
October 29, 2024
Violet Pastorkova-Jaouen Joins Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Team
October 23, 2024
Wheeler Health Begins Residency Program in Primary Care, Psychiatry
October 9, 2024
Trustee Gary Rhule: A Lifetime of Caring for Community
September 30, 2024
Dr. Joshua Jones Named 'Healthcare Hero' by Hartford Business Journal
September 24, 2024
Wheeler Health Named Top Workplace for Eighth Time
August 6, 2024
Wheeler's Amber Sagan is a Guest on CT Paid Leave Podcast
March 4, 2024
Wheeler Health Launches Innovative Residency Programs
December 12, 2023
Wheeler Presents First Staff Award for Integrity and Ethics
August 16, 2023
Camila Rubino Joins Wheeler as Senior Director of Nursing
October 14, 2019
Wheeler President and CEO Susan Walkama, LCSW, Retires
Preparing the next generation
Workforce development for evidence-based practices
Connecticut is a leader nationally in developing its system of research supported treatments for children, adolescents and families to address a wide range of concerns and to help keep youth in their homes and in the community. Connecticut is also gaining increasing recognition for its creative strategy to improve the service delivery system by preparing the workforce for evidence-based practice. Wheeler is helping to lead in this work.
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Make a difference. Start your career at Wheeler.
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