TALENT & RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a motivated Talent & Recruitment Specialist who is ready to lead recruitment initiatives and make a direct impact on hiring top talent for our behavioral health team.
Required Skills
Job Description
Join Our Mission
We are a substance use and mental health agency in Virginia, providing high-quality, evidence-based care. We’re seeking a motivated Talent & Recruitment Specialist who is ready to lead recruitment initiatives and make a direct impact on hiring top talent for our behavioral health team.
This role is ideal for someone who is driven, self-starting, and eager to take ownership of full-cycle recruitment, while also developing expertise in compliance, licensure verification, and licensing audits.
What You’ll Do
Lead full-cycle recruitment for behavioral health roles, including LPC, LCSW, Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, CSAC, and CSAC Supervisee.
Execute recruitment strategies to attract and retain licensed and credentialed professionals.
Post and optimize job ads on Indeed and other platforms.
Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and perform reference checks.
Facilitate onboarding and off-boarding processes in compliance with agency policies and DBHDS requirements.
Maintain accurate personnel files in line with DBHDS standards.
Process background checks, Central Registry searches, and DMV inquiries.
Utilize HRIS, learning management systems, and applicant tracking systems.
Drive recruitment initiatives, propose process improvements, and take ownership of results.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in recruitment, HR, or related role.
Motivated, self-starting, and able to take ownership of the recruitment process.
Familiarity with DBHDS requirements and Virginia behavioral health licensing preferred.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, HR software, ATS).
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for both in-person and virtual hiring.
Work Schedule
Onsite in Richmond, VA
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Why Join Us
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off & holidays
Professional development
Opportunity to lead recruitment initiatives and grow into a specialized behavioral health HR career.