Growing a strong behavioral health workforce starts with intentional, people-centered hiring. Today’s candidates are looking for more than a job description — they’re seeking purpose, balance, and belonging. By rethinking how we recruit, hire, and onboard, agencies can attract the right people and set them up to thrive.
This section offers practical strategies, examples, and tools to help your organization reach new talent, create clear and welcoming hiring processes, and turn early experiences — like internships — into lasting careers.
Improve Hiring & Onboarding
Design hiring and onboarding that build clarity, connection, and confidence. Help new behavioral health staff thrive from day one.
Turn Interns Into Employees
Build a talent pipeline by turning interns into employees. Discover strategies to engage, mentor, and retain emerging behavioral health professionals.
Effective Job Postings
Write job postings that attract qualified, diverse candidates. Learn how clarity, inclusion, and mission-forward language improve recruitment results.
Reach & Recruit Talent
Attract mission-driven professionals to your behavioral health organization with inclusive, values-based recruiting strategies that highlight your impact.
