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Role Description

Blackbird Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Recruiter to join our growing Talent Team. This role will focus on recruiting healthcare professionals including LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, PMHNP, other clinical specialists, and clinical support roles. You'll leverage your deep understanding of the behavioral health landscape to build robust candidate pipelines and deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes in a fast-paced startup environment. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

• Passionate about clinical recruiting and the unique challenges of sourcing healthcare professionals
• Strong knowledge of licenses, certifications, and credentialing requirements across multiple states
• Data-driven mindset: ability to use and interpret recruiting metrics to guide strategy and process improvements
• Natural relationship builder who connects authentically
• Comfortable in startup environments—adaptable, resourceful, and process-oriented and working fully remote and partnering with distributed teams
• Results-driven while maintaining a human-centered approach
• Experienced in guiding candidates through the entire journey, from initial contact through credentialing and onboarding
• Skilled at balancing speed and quality in hiring decisions
• Curious and informed about trends in behavioral health and talent acquisition
• Eager to learn and energized by experimenting with new recruiting techniques and AI tools

Requirements

• 3-5 years of full-cycle clinical recruiting experience with licensed mental health professionals
• 1+ years of startup experience with demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Deep understanding of clinical licenses (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, PMHNP, etc.) and their scope of practice
• Proven track record sourcing candidates through healthcare-specific channels and professional networks
• Experience conducting behavioral interviews and assessing clinical competencies
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting tools (Greenhouse and Rippling experience preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex candidate pipelines simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build trust and rapport with clinical professionals
• Strategic and data-driven mindset with ability to develop innovative approaches for niche clinical roles

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k (with a company match)
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team, supportive work culture
• Flexible engagement options available: We're open to W2 employment or contract/1099 arrangements depending on candidate preference and fit.
• This is a fully remote opportunity

Salary Range

$80,000 — $100,000 USD

Fostering an inclusive environment:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.