Contract Clinical Recruiter

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. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

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

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 Director, Talent Acquisition. 

• Clinical Sourcing Specialist: Deep knowledge of mental health credentials (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PMHNP) and state licensing frameworks.
• Startup-Ready: Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a high-growth, remote environment.
• Data-Informed & Tech-Savvy: Experienced using ATS and CRM tools (Greenhouse & Gem preferred) to manage pipelines efficiently.
• Authentic Communicator: Exceptional relationship builder who engages clinical professionals with empathy and clarity.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Own end-to-end recruitment for licensed clinicians, from passive sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and pre-credentialing onboarding.
• Targeted Sourcing: Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies using healthcare job boards, state licensing databases, professional networks, and AI sourcing tools.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate closely with clinical leaders to understand role requirements, state scope-of-practice regulations, and market nuances.
• Pipeline Analytics: Track key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pass-through rates, channel yield) in Greenhouse and Gem to optimize pipeline performance.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a transparent, human-centered candidate journey that reflects Blackbird’s mission and values.

• 3+ years of full-cycle clinical recruiting experience sourcing licensed mental health professionals.
• 1+ years of experience in a startup or fast-scaled environment.
• Proven track record utilizing niche healthcare sourcing channels and state licensing databases.
• Hands-on experience with ATS systems (Greenhouse and Gem preferred).

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.

“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”

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.

Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.