Partnering With a Recruiter in Your Behavioral Health Job Search
Taking the next step in your behavioral health career is a big move, but you’re ready for it. You’re excited about starting the next chapter but feel a bit nervous about the search ahead of you. Finding a new job can quickly become overwhelming, so relax knowing you don’t have to navigate this process alone.
When you take on a specialized recruiter, they handle the bulk of the time-consuming tasks associated with finding a new job for you — and their services are free to candidates. Do note that working with a behavioral health firm is very different than a jack-of-all-trades staffing agency, because this field is the agency’s sole focus.
Instead of partnering with a staffing professional who knows a little about behavioral health jobs, you get someone fully immersed in this incredible niche. Find out why teaming up with a specialized recruiter is the best career move you’ll ever make.
Streamline Your Search
If a staffing professional doesn’t really understand the behavioral health field, you can’t expect them to find jobs that align with your goals for the future. You need someone on your team who has their finger on the pulse of the industry. Not only does a specialized recruiter fully understand your current job and career trajectory — they’re also in the know on trends currently impacting behavioral health jobs.
Ensure Your Skills Are Properly Marketed
Your recruiter represents you to potential employers, so you need someone you can count on. When your staffing partner has an expertise in behavioral health, they know what hiring managers want. This means you can trust them to sell your skills and experience most relevant to the job — effectively boosting your candidacy.
Access Exclusive Opportunities
Many employers hire exclusively through specialized recruiters. These jobs are never posted publicly, so you won’t find out about them without this connection. General recruiters might find out about some of these opportunities, but it doesn’t make sense to take a gamble on something as serious as your professional future.
You don’t need a recruiter to help you find opportunities posted to popular job boards. A recruiter who works exclusively in the behavioral health field serves as your direct link to connections that will take your career to the next level.
Get Inside Information
As previously noted, specialized recruiters have long-term relationships with behavioral health employers. When you apply for an opportunity through them, there’s a good chance it’s a company they’ve worked with before. This means they’ll be able to provide you with a wealth of information that goes beyond the job description — e.g., work environment, managerial style, retention rates — so you can gauge your fit before going through the application process. This will allow you to focus your time and energy on positions that truly meet your needs.
Ready to start the next chapter of your career? If you would like to learn more about how we can help you find your next behavioral health position, contact us today at (513) 651-9500 or by email at [email protected].