Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blackbird Health is clinician-founded and focused on providing the best care for children through a dedicated team. They are seeking an experienced Clinical Recruiter - Contract to recruit healthcare professionals and build candidate pipelines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle clinical recruiting for licensed mental health professionals and support other clinical and non-clinical roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Develop and maintain specialized sourcing strategies for hard-to-find roles using healthcare-specific job boards, professional networks, and licensing databases
• Build and nurture relationships with schools, residency programs, professional associations, and industry networks to create sustainable talent pipelines
• Partner with hiring managers to understand specific requirements, caseload expectations, and ideal candidate profiles for each role
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments including license verification, clinical experience evaluation, and values & mission alignment interviews
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics specific to clinical roles including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and retention rates
• Stay current on licensing requirements, scope of practice regulations, and credentialing processes across multiple states
• Collaborate with the talent team to continuously improve clinical recruiting processes and candidate experience
• Represent Blackbird at clinical conferences, job fairs, and professional networking events
• Enhance recruitment brand management and visibility through strategic content creation, social media engagement, and employee referral program promotion and partnering with our Growth team on branding efforts
• Support special recruiting projects and initiatives as our team and company continue to scale and expand into new markets

Skills

• 3-5 years of full-cycle clinical recruiting experience with licensed mental health professionals
• 1+ years of startup experience with demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Deep understanding of clinical licenses (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PMHNP, etc.) and their scope of practice
• Proven track record sourcing candidates through healthcare-specific channels and professional networks
• Experience conducting behavioral interviews and assessing clinical competencies
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting tools
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex candidate pipelines simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build trust and rapport with clinical professionals
• Strategic and data-driven mindset with ability to develop innovative approaches for niche clinical roles
• Passionate about clinical recruiting and the unique challenges of sourcing healthcare professionals
• Strong knowledge of licenses, certifications, and credentialing requirements across multiple states
• Data-driven mindset: ability to use and interpret recruiting metrics to guide strategy and process improvements
• Natural relationship builder who connects authentically
• Comfortable in startup environments—adaptable, resourceful, and process-oriented and working fully remote and partnering with distributed teams
• Results-driven while maintaining a human-centered approach
• Experienced in guiding candidates through the entire journey, from initial contact through credentialing and onboarding
• Skilled at balancing speed and quality in hiring decisions
• Curious and informed about trends in behavioral health and talent acquisition
• Eager to learn and energized by experimenting with new recruiting techniques and AI tools
• Greenhouse and Rippling experience preferred

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team, supportive work culture
• This is a fully remote opportunity
• Anticipated length of contract is a 3 month minimum, 40 hours per week

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