Recruiter

RecruiterJoin a team that's changing lives. At Ascension Recovery Services, we are building and scaling high-impact behavioral health programs across multiple states—designed to deliver clinical excellence without compromise.As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Contract Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment and understands that talent is the foundation of everything we do.This is a flexible, high-impact opportunity for someone who knows how to source, engage, and close talent—especially in competitive healthcare markets.Position: RecruiterLocation: Remote Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week (hours will fluctuate based on hiring needs, your flexibility and facility openings) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)Pay: $40/hrGeneral DescriptionThe Contract Recruiter is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across clinical, medical, and operational roles to support new facility launches and ongoing staffing needs. This role operates as a strategic recruiting partner to leadership—ensuring hiring targets are met with urgency and quality.This is an ideal role for a recruiter who values flexibility, autonomy, and performance-based work, and can ramp up or down based on business demand.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, including:Clinical & Medical Roles (Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners)Operations (Admissions, Techs, Leadership)Build and maintain active candidate pipelines aligned to hiring forecastsSource candidates through direct outreach, job boards, referrals, and networkingConduct candidate screenings and coordinate interview processesPartner with hiring leaders to align on role requirements, timelines, and hiring strategyDrive candidate engagement and manage offer processes through closeMaintain accurate tracking of candidates, pipeline activity, and hiring progressEnsure all hiring documentation and processes align with company standardsAdjust workload and availability based on hiring demand and project timelinesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications2+ years of recruiting experience (healthcare or high-volume preferred)Proven ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneouslyStrong sourcing and outreach capabilitiesAbility to work independently and manage time effectively in a contract environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience recruiting in behavioral health, SUD, or healthcare environmentsExperience supporting new facility openings or rapid growth organizationsFamiliarity with ATS systems (BambooHR, ADP, or similar)Understanding of clinical roles and credentialing requirementsKey CompetenciesOwnership in Action: Takes accountability for hiring outcomesIndependent Thinker: We move quick and need you to be able to self-directFlexibility & Adaptability: Able to scale effort up or down based on business needsSense of Urgency: Moves quickly and prioritizes effectivelyRelationship Builder: Engages and closes candidates in competitive marketsResults-Oriented: Focused on delivering hires, not just activityWork Conditions & Engagement ExpectationsFlexible schedule ranging from 10–40 hours per week, depending on hiring volumeHours will fluctuate based on business needs, including facility launches and census rampRemote work with possible occasional travelIndependent contractor responsible for managing their own schedule and workload