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: Remote Schedule: 10–40 hours per week (hours will fluctuate based on hiring needs, your availability and facility openings) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Remote 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