Clinical Talent Recruiter

Third Space

33d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Third Space is a virtual mental health practice dedicated to serving Medicaid patients, aiming to bridge the gap in mental healthcare access for underserved populations. The company has experienced significant growth and is looking to expand its clinical team. This role is crucial in building the clinical organization by identifying, attracting, and hiring top clinicians across various licensure levels (therapists, PMHNPs, and psychiatrists) in multiple states. The Clinical Talent Recruiter will own the full-cycle recruiting process, develop data-driven strategies, and partner closely with clinical leadership and the COO. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health licensure, healthcare recruitment, and a passion for mission-driven work.

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in healthcare or high-volume clinical settings.
Direct experience recruiting mental or behavioral health providers (therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists) is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated interest in mental health, community health, or mission-driven work.
Working knowledge of mental health licensure pathways, supervision requirements, and credentialing.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) and modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication – you can write a crisp outreach email, run a confident screening call, and produce a clear pipeline update.
Excellent judgment on clinical and cultural fit – you can tell the difference between a candidate who interviews well and one who will actually serve our patients well.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies for mental health professionals including therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists.
Utilize multiple sourcing channels including professional networks, licensing boards, specialty associations, job boards, social media, and referral programs.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates across all licensure levels.
Conduct initial screenings to assess clinical qualifications, licensing status, and cultural fit.
Partner closely with clinical leadership and COO to understand specific role requirements by state and licensure level.
Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics, market insights, and hiring progress.
Manage candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
Coordinate interview processes with clinical and leadership teams.
Stay current on mental health licensing requirements across relevant states.
Monitor industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive landscape.
Develop relationships with educational institutions, residency programs, and professional associations.
Create and maintain recruitment marketing materials tailored to mental health professionals.
Manage full-cycle recruitment process from drafting job descriptions and posting roles to offer acceptance.
Ensure compliance with healthcare recruiting regulations and best practices.
Maintain accurate candidate records in Applicant Tracking System and provide detailed recruitment reports.
Complete background checks, reference verification, and credentialing processes.