Vice President, Clinical Recruiting

Brightline; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible time off

Stock options

Job summary

A leading mental health practice is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Recruiting. This role involves leading the recruiting strategy for clinicians, building scalable processes, and working closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in recruiting and a strong operational mindset, particularly in high-volume settings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000-$240,000 plus benefits, including stock options and a flexible time-off policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles in recruiting or operations.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting for clinicians.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and finance.

Responsibilities

• Architect a multi-year clinical recruiting strategy.
• Build data-driven recruiting infrastructure.
• Establish a culture of accountability and improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Communication skills

Recruiting technology platforms

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Brightline! We are searching for a Vice President, Clinical Recruiting to lead and scale our provider hiring strategy as part of our Care Operations team. This leader will own the end-to-end recruiting function for clinicians and coaches across multiple geographies, ensuring that our workforce is built to deliver high-quality care efficiently and at scale. This role sits at the intersection of talent acquisition and care operations. Beyond driving a high-volume recruiting engine, the VP will work cross-functionally to design smarter recruiting processes, shape workforce models, and influence provider onboarding and compensation strategies. We are looking for a builder who thrives in early-stage, high-growth environments and can flex between strategy and execution.

We’re excited by individuals energized by the opportunity to influence hiring quality, clinical team readiness, and the patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Architect and execute a multi-year clinical recruiting strategy that aligns with Brightline’s growth objectives, clinic openings, and evolving care delivery models.
• Partner with the SVP, Operations and business leaders to anticipate workforce needs, establish hiring priorities, and ensure sustainable recruiting capacity.

• Drive Scalable Recruiting Strategy
• Build recruiting infrastructure and data-driven processes to track funnel metrics, provider availability, and market responsiveness.
• Anticipate hiring challenges and design proactive strategies for sourcing and conversion.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team on growth plans, integrating recruiting strategy into overall Care Operations strategy.
• Own and evolve provider compensation strategy in partnership with Finance and People, ensuring competitiveness, scalability, and alignment with Brightline’s care delivery model.

• Cross-Functional Partnership & Operational Excellence
• Partner with the People team on role design, compensation structures, and career paths tailored to varying clinician employment models.
• Collaborate with Credentialing and Provider Enablement teams to improve workflows to reduce friction and accelerate provider onboarding.
• Build, coach, and lead a high-performing recruiting team capable of scaling provider hiring nationally.
• Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and clinician-first candidate experience.

• Executive Partnership & Data Driven Insights
• Serve as a peer to senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions related to hiring, compensation, onboarding and workforce planning.
• Provide data-driven insights on recruiting performance, funnel analytics, and market trends to inform executive decision-making.

Requirements

• 10+ years or equivalent years of leadership experience in recruiting, operations, or provider growth, with at least 3-5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting for clinicians or similar workforce populations.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with People, Care Operations, Finance and Clinical leadership.
• Knowledge of role design, compensation strategies, and workforce management for W2 clinicians.
• Proven success in scaling clinical recruiting for multi-site or multi-state care delivery organizations.
• Strong operational and data-driven mindset, with expertise in recruiting analytics, funnel optimization, and KPI management.
• Experience navigating state-specific employment laws and compliance (NY, CA strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, influence, and leadership skills with a track record of scaling teams and building trust at the executive level.
• Experience with modern recruiting technology platforms and commitment to process innovation.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment at the executive level.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and compensation, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, 401k, and stock options. The annual base salary range for applicants is $180,000-$240,000, with additional compensation components based on performance and equity.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401k
• 12 Company Holidays + Floating Holidays, Holiday Shutdown, Flexible Time Off, Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Stipend, Home Office Reimbursement and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Stock Options

About Brightline

Brightline is a therapy and psychiatry practice that delivers expert pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care to families and kids up to age 18. Brightline’s virtual and in-person outpatient services include diagnostic evaluation, therapy, psychiatry services (e.g. medication management), and psychological testing. Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results. We have been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation, including Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022) and Behavioral Health Business Companies to Watch Award (2024). Brightline is based in Palo Alto and backed by prominent investors.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Brightline, we believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to our mission. We are committed to:

• building a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care
• creating an environment that encourages employees to show up authentically and thrive
• systematically evaluating and improving our beliefs, behaviors, structures, and systems
• valuing every employee, candidate, client, and family we serve

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