What are the responsibilities and job description for the TALENT & RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST position at Virginia Family Services?
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.