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