Recruiter Contractor

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: Contract Recruiter (1099)

Location: Iowa (remote with occasional onsite/travel as needed)
Schedule: 10–40 hours per week (hours will fluctuate based on hiring needs and facility openings)
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Hybrid- Must be based in Iowa.

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 (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


• 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 occasional travel or onsite presence as needed in Pleasant Hill, Iowa City and Cedar Falls, IA.


• Independent contractor responsible for managing their own schedule and workload