Fractional Recruiter

Job Summary We are seeking a results-oriented Recruiter experienced with high volume recruiting to own hiring delivery across both licensed clinical providers and corporate roles. This is a hands-on, role responsible for: • Delivering against hiring targets • Building predictable pipelines • Strengthening recruiting operations • Operating comfortably with executive-level visibility Our ideal candidate brings deep experience in behavioral health or healthcare recruiting, strong operational rigor, and a track record of delivering in high-growth environments. This role will begin as a contract engagement (3–6 months) with the intention to convert to a full-time leadership position based on impact and performance. What You’ll Do Own Hiring Outcomes • Source and close high-priority and critical-to-fill roles • Own end-to-end recruiting for licensed clinical roles (therapists, supervisors, PMHNPs, and psychiatrist ) across multiple states • Recruit corporate and operational roles (Growth, Operations, Finance, Product, Engineering, Clinical Ops) • Align hiring strategy with clinical capacity and growth plans • Build and manage healthy pipelines with clear forecasting Strengthen Recruiting Operations • Maintain strong ATS hygiene • Track and report on hiring metrics including time-to-fill, conversion rates, and pipeline coverage • Identify hiring risks early and implement corrective strategies • Work closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, and People leadership • Communicate progress and risks clearly and proactively • Operate with urgency and accountability in a high-visibility environment What Success Looks Like • Hiring targets are met consistently across clinical and corporate roles • Pipeline coverage ratios are strong and predictable • Recruiting data is accurate, timely, and actionable • Hiring volatility is reduced and risks are surfaced early What You Bring Required • A min of 5 years of recruiting experience with significant experience recruiting behavioral health or healthcare roles across multiple states • Experience recruiting corporate roles in growth-stage organizations • Strong data fluency and comfort using recruiting metrics to drive decisions • ATS candidate management & reporting experience (Greenhouse highly preferred) • Experience in fast-growth or scaling environments • Experience operating independently and with executive visibility Why Join Backpack? • Your work directly expands access to behavioral health care • Recruiting is considered a business-critical function • Opportunity to convert into a long-term leadership role