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: Recruiter

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week (hours will fluctuate based on hiring needs, your flexibility and facility openings)
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Pay: $40/hr

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 & Medical Roles (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

Independent Thinker: We move quick and need you to be able to self-direct

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 possible occasional travel

Independent contractor responsible for managing their own schedule and workload