Recruiter Behavioral Health

Balance Treatment Center; Fresno, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

35-hour work week

401K match up to 4%

Paid holidays, sick days and 5+ weeks’

Holiday week off

Flexible schedule & telework

Job summary

Balance Treatment Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a Recruiter to build and sustain a robust talent pipeline across clinical, operational, and administrative roles. You will own sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates to leadership while shaping a hiring process aligned with our mission and values.

You will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, refine hiring criteria, and contribute to strategies that support long-term growth and staff stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources preferred.
• Experience recruiting in healthcare, behavioral health, or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to assess both professional competency and cultural alignment.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving on Balance Treatment Center business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions for clinical, operational, and administrative roles.
• Develop and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, outreach, and strategic sourcing.
• Create and manage job postings across recruitment platforms while ensuring messaging reflects Balance’s mission and culture.
• Coordinate interview processes and maintain a positive, organized hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Present qualified candidates to leadership with thoughtful assessments and recommendations.
• Maintain organized tracking of candidate pipelines, interview stages, and hiring metrics.
• Engage with graduate programs and professional networks to identify emerging talent.
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from hiring to employment.

Skills

Healthcare recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Talent pipeline

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ABOUT US

Balance Treatment Programs are leading the way in comprehensive mental health care. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and their families by addressing the issues that are preventing growth. We strive to ensure our programs remain responsive to the demands of the nation-wide challenges in mental health care. Our programs provide an intensive evidence-based approach to treatment. We are dedicated to maintaining the utmost level of integrity in our programs. We are licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission. We value a strong and passionate team, able to share their diverse contributions. We support an environment for growth that is inspiring, warm, collaborative, ethical and professional.

BENEFITS

We are a strongly connected staff committed to each other's well-being, as well as a comprehensive approach to the care of our clients. Our leadership team is lead by employee feedback and committed to employee retention and career growth. We truly believe in preventing clinician burnout, and our program and employment are designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive benefits package (Zero cost health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 35-hour work week! (No, really! We work 7-hour days, 5 days a week, no weekends.)
• 401K with employer match up to 4% for all full and part-time employees
• Paid holidays, paid sick days and accrued vacation time provides 5+ weeks of paid time off annually.
• Holiday paid week off! We are closed annually December 25th to January 2nd
• Flexible work schedule (early and late shifts available as well as split shifts if desired, some telework available)

POSITION

We are currently seeking a Recruiter. The recruiter plays a critical role in stewarding the future of Balance by identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals who align with our mission, values, and standards of care. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of talent across clinical, operational, and administrative roles while ensuring that the hiring process reflects the culture and principles of Balance. The Recruiter reports to the People and Administrative Services Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the well-being of clients and the integrity of the program.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions for clinical, operational, and administrative roles.
• Partner with leadership to understand hiring needs and identify the qualities that will allow candidates to succeed within the Balance culture and treatment model.
• Develop and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, outreach, and strategic sourcing.
• Create and manage job postings across recruitment platforms while ensuring messaging accurately reflects the mission and culture of Balance.
• Coordinate interview processes and maintain a positive, organized, and efficient hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, professional experience, and cultural alignment with Balance’s values and treatment philosophy.
• Evaluate candidates not only for technical competency, but also for alignment with the organization’s approach to healing and connection.
• Present qualified candidates to leadership with thoughtful assessments and recommendations.
• Maintain consistent documentation and tracking of recruitment activity.
• Cultivate relationships with clinicians, professionals, and community members to build a strong network of potential candidates.
• Engage with graduate programs, professional organizations, and industry networks to identify emerging talent.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with promising candidates for future opportunities.
• Ensure all candidates experience a respectful, transparent, and engaging recruitment process.
• Serve as a professional and authentic representative of Balance Treatment Center, communicating the organization’s mission, culture, and values.
• Provide clear communication and timely follow-up to candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Work closely with clinical and operational leaders to refine hiring criteria and interview processes.
• Provide insights into market conditions, candidate trends, and recruitment challenges.
• Support the development of hiring strategies that strengthen the organization’s long-term growth and staffing stability.
• Maintain organized tracking of candidate pipelines, interview stages, and hiring metrics.
• Assist in developing recruitment processes that improve hiring efficiency and quality.
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from hiring to employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources preferred.
• Experience recruiting in healthcare, behavioral health, or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to assess both professional competency and cultural alignment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal and/or company vehicle on Balance Treatment Center business.
• Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
• Must be customer-service driven.
• Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications which are not applicable:

• Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
• Class “C” Driver’s License.
• First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
• CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
• Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
• Bilingual (specify: ___________________)
• Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace.

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