Recruiter

Join 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: Contract Recruiter (1099) Location: Remote Schedule: 10–40 hours per week (hours will fluctuate based on hiring needs, your availability and facility openings) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Remote General Description The 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 Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, including: Clinical (Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners) Operations (Admissions, Techs, Leadership) Build and maintain active candidate pipelines aligned to hiring forecasts Source candidates through direct outreach, job boards, referrals, and networking Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interview processes Partner with hiring leaders to align on role requirements, timelines, and hiring strategy Drive candidate engagement and manage offer processes through close Maintain accurate tracking of candidates, pipeline activity, and hiring progress Ensure all hiring documentation and processes align with company standards Adjust workload and availability based on hiring demand and project timelines Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of recruiting experience (healthcare or high-volume preferred) Proven ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously Strong sourcing and outreach capabilities Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a contract environment Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting in behavioral health, SUD, or healthcare environments Experience supporting new facility openings or rapid growth organizations Familiarity with ATS systems (BambooHR, ADP, or similar) Understanding of clinical roles and credentialing requirements Key Competencies Ownership in Action: Takes accountability for hiring outcomes Flexibility & Adaptability: Able to scale effort up or down based on business needs Sense of Urgency: Moves quickly and prioritizes effectively Relationship Builder: Engages and closes candidates in competitive markets Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering hires, not just activity Work Conditions & Engagement Expectations Flexible schedule ranging from 10–40 hours per week , depending on hiring volume Hours will fluctuate based on business needs , including facility launches and census ramp Remote work with occasional travel or onsite presence as needed in Pleasant Hill, Iowa City and Cedar Falls, IA. Independent contractor responsible for managing their own schedule and workload