Clinical Recruiter (Contract)

About the Company

Blackbird Health is a clinician-led organization owned and run by healthcare professionals who are focused on building the strongest possible team to support children’s care. The company provides virtual and in-person mental health services in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, and it plans to expand into additional markets in 2026.

Blackbird uses a whole-child model that considers the connection between brain, body, and behavior to address underlying causes rather than only treating symptoms. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and innovative, with every role contributing to the future of pediatric mental health care.

Role Summary

Blackbird Health is hiring an experienced Contract Clinical Recruiter to join the Talent Team. The position centers on hiring healthcare professionals such as LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, PMHNP, other clinical specialists, and clinical support staff. The recruiter will use a strong understanding of behavioral health hiring to build candidate pipelines and support efficient hiring in a fast-moving startup setting. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

What You Bring

• A strong interest in clinical recruiting and the specific challenges involved in finding healthcare talent
• Working knowledge of licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements across multiple states
• A metrics-oriented approach with the ability to interpret recruiting data and use it to improve process and strategy
• Relationship-building skills and the ability to connect in an authentic way
• Comfort working in a startup setting that is fast-paced, changing, and fully remote with distributed teams
• A balance of efficiency and empathy in hiring decisions
• Experience supporting candidates through the full path from outreach through credentialing and onboarding
• Interest in behavioral health trends, talent acquisition practices, and experimentation with new recruiting methods and AI tools

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end recruiting for licensed mental health professionals, while also supporting other clinical and non-clinical hiring needs through sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers
• Create and refine sourcing approaches for hard-to-fill positions using healthcare job boards, professional communities, and licensing resources
• Develop relationships with schools, residency programs, professional associations, and relevant industry networks to support long-term pipeline building
• Work closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, caseload expectations, and ideal candidate profiles
• Evaluate candidates thoroughly, including license checks, assessment of clinical experience, and interviews focused on values and mission fit
• Monitor recruiting data for clinical roles, including time-to-fill, source performance, and retention outcomes
• Stay informed about licensing rules, scope of practice standards, and credentialing procedures across multiple states
• Partner with the talent team to improve recruiting workflows and enhance the candidate experience
• Represent the company at clinical conferences, job fairs, and networking events
• Support employer brand efforts through content, social media, and employee referral program promotion, while working with the Growth team on branding initiatives
• Contribute to special recruiting projects as the organization scales and enters new markets

Required Experience and Skills

• 3 to 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience focused on licensed mental health professionals
• At least 1 year of startup experience and the ability to succeed in ambiguous, high-change environments
• Strong understanding of clinical credentials such as LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, and PMHNP, including their scope of practice
• Demonstrated success sourcing through healthcare-specific channels and professional networks
• Experience with behavioral interviewing and evaluating clinical competency
• Comfort using ATS platforms and recruiting tools; Greenhouse and Rippling are preferred
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage several complex candidate pipelines at once
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clinical professionals
• A strategic, analytical mindset with the ability to design creative approaches for niche hiring needs

Benefits and Additional Details

• Opportunities to grow your career
• A diverse leadership team and a supportive workplace culture
• This role is fully remote
• The assignment is expected to last at least 3 months
• The position is expected to be 40 hours per week
• Pay is listed at USD 50 per hour

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Blackbird Health is committed to building a workplace where inclusion and belonging are actively supported. The company welcomes people from different educational, cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, language, religious, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other backgrounds. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all applicants and employees, and discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited. If an accommodation is needed during the application or interview process, candidates can request support from the recruiting team.

Application Note

The patient support team should not be contacted regarding applications, as that would slow down the review process.