Recruiter Contractor

Ascension Recovery Services • Cedar Falls, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascension Recovery Services is seeking a Contract Recruiter (1099) to join their team. This role is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across clinical, medical, and operational roles to support new facility launches and ongoing staffing needs. The position 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. The company is building and scaling high-impact behavioral health programs across multiple states.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be based in Iowa

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, including Clinical (Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners) and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees