Behavioral Health Recruiter: Scale a New Division

Onward Search; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Onward Search, a national staffing company, is launching a Behavioral Health Staffing Division and seeking a proactive Recruiter to source, recruit, and place behavioral health professionals for hospitals and related providers.

This role thrives in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and emphasizes building strong candidate relationships within the behavioral health space. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, with behavioral health recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the recruiting process, including sourcing, interviewing, and placement.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on phone outreach and relationship management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple candidates and placements simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Candidates: Utilize job boards, referrals, and online platforms to identify and attract qualified behavioral health professionals for open roles.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of behavioral health candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
• Qualifying Candidates: Conduct thorough candidate screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and fit for specific roles.
• Negotiating Compensation: Discuss and negotiate pay rates and compensation packages with candidates, ensuring alignment with both candidate expectations and client needs.
• Candidate Management: Provide ongoing support to candidates after placement, addressing any concerns and ensuring satisfaction in their roles.
• Internet Savvy: Stay up-to-date with online recruiting tools and strategies to effectively source and engage potential candidates.

Skills

Behavioral health recruiting

Candidate negotiation

Sourcing

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship management

Job description

Onward Search, a national staffing company, is launching a Behavioral Health Staffing Division and seeking a proactive Recruiter to source, recruit, and place behavioral health professionals for hospitals and related providers.

This role thrives in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and emphasizes building strong candidate relationships within the behavioral health space. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.