Job Description

Role Description

Blackbird Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Recruiter - Contract 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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 while 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

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team, supportive work culture
• This is a fully remote opportunity
• Anticipated length of contract is a 3 month minimum, 40 hours per week
• Salary Range: $50 — $50 USD

Company Description

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026.

At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

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