Healthcare Recruiter

Community Medical Services•Portland, OR

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist. Under the supervision of the Employee Experience Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a pivotal role in attracting, engaging, and hiring professionals who are passionate about serving our communities through life-changing addiction treatment. You will be the first point of contact for many of our candidates and a champion of our values — helping us build a mission-aligned, high-performing workforce as we expand our OTP (Opioid Treatment Program) services across the country. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued. Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time 401K retirement plan with match Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness Ongoing professional development

Requirements

4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare, behavioral health, or high-growth service industries.
Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Paylocity experience preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent at building rapport.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands.
High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Psychology, Marketing or Human Resources or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment life cycle for clinical, operational, and administrative roles across CMS sites.
Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and understand team culture and candidate fit.
Source, screen, and engage diverse, qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach.
Conduct phone interviews and manage candidate progress through the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Coordinate interview scheduling, facilitate feedback loops, and support timely hiring decisions.
Contribute to recruitment marketing strategies, including writing compelling job postings and career page updates.
Maintain strong communication with candidates to ensure a high-touch, responsive experience.
Maintain strong and influential presence with internal stakeholders.
Assist in tracking and reporting recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, sourcing channel effectiveness).
Ensure hiring processes are compliant with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
Support special talent projects including hiring events, creative sourcing strategies, and recruitment system enhancements.