ABA Talent Acquisition Specialist

Behavioral Health Works, Inc.

. Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and behavioral health positions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment for clinical and behavioral health positions, with a strong focus on sourcing and hiring RBTs and BCBAs. Proficient in utilizing ATS and recruiting tools to enhance candidate experience and improve hiring outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentABA Recruiting ExperienceApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Interviewing SkillsTalent Pipeline Development

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitingSourcingScreeningInterviewingEvaluating CandidatesManaging RequisitionsTracking Recruiting MetricsBuilding Talent PipelinesHiring RBTsHiring BCBAs

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsProfessional CommunicationTrust-BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting ToolsApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Industry Keywords

ABA CommunityBehavioral HealthCandidate ExperienceEmployer BrandingTalent Market Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and behavioral health positions
Identify, attract, and hire top ABA talent
Recruit RBTs, BCBAs, and other ABA-related professionals
Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines within the ABA community
Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for clinical fit
Manage candidate relationships throughout the hiring process
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities
Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding activities
Maintain accurate ATS records and recruiting documentation
Track recruiting metrics and use data to improve hiring outcomes
Support employer branding initiatives within the ABA industry
Help create an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of recruiting experience, with direct ABA recruiting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success hiring RBTs and BCBAs
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools
Strong interviewing, sourcing, and relationship-building skills
Experience recruiting RBTs, BCBAs, or other behavioral health professionals
Understanding of the ABA industry, certification requirements, and talent market challenges
Ability to prioritize quality of hire and long-term retention
Ability to build trust and credibility with candidates and hiring managers
Skill in sourcing passive candidates and developing talent pipelines
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple requisitions
Professional and confident communication with candidates at all levels
Ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote schedule
Health, Dental, Chiropractic, and Vision insurance
Critical Illness, Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital Confinement, & Basic Life insurance
401(k)
EAP
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
Referral Program
Tuition Reduction for Partnered Universities: All BHW employees are eligible to enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level programs and take advantage of discounted tuition with all of our affiliated universities. Partners include: National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University.
Work remotely with autonomy and ownership