Clinical Recruiter

The Clinical Recruiter is responsible for high volume full cycle recruitment processes for Advocates' Behavioral Health clinics. Partnering with the Recruitment Team, they design and implement innovative talent strategies to find, engage, hire, and retain talent to meet the staffing needs of the organization. This is a hybrid position. 
High School Diploma/GED

1. Partner with hiring managers to establish current hiring needs, providing consultation regarding recruiting talent.
2. Develop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements
3. Proactively pursue active and passive candidates through social networks, job boards, online platforms, colleges and universities, community events and other various sources. Develop a robust candidate pipeline for current and future needs.

1. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
2. Screen applicants against current employment opportunities, assessing their suitability and preferences.
3. Conduct preliminary interviews, determining the candidate's overall eligibility, as needed. Match and present viable candidates to hiring managers based on interview results and staffing needs.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers. Ensure ongoing communication to facilitate effective and efficient recruitment process. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the hiring needs for their roles to meeting hiring goals and expectations.
5. Extend verbal and written employment offers. Participate in candidate negotiations and respond to follow-up questions and other offer-related information.
6. Facilitate transfer of candidate to appropriate onboarding specialist to coordinate new hire orientation.
7. Perform reference and background checks as needed.
8. Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices.
9. Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
10. Perform all duties in accordance with agency’s policies and procedures.
11. Assist Human Resource department in providing excellent customer service and support to all Advocates employees.
12. Adhere to all principles related to the Advocates Way.

1. Bachelor’s Degree or High School diploma/equivalent degree and five years of relevant experience required. Five-years of experience recruiting in healthcare, behavorial health, and/or nursing required. 
2. Strong computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office products required. Ability to use applicant tracking systems and navigate online job boards and talent platforms.
3. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Stellar interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
4. Detail oriented approach, strong organizational skills and ability to think and react swiftly.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, work under pressure and thrive both independently and within a team.
6. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
7. Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
8. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.