Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-22
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HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Job Description
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION TALENT ACQUISITION, ONBOARDING & CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST
ABOUT LIFELINE CONNECTIONSLifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.
Our Vision — As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.
Our Mission — Through superior customer service, high-quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
POSITION INFORMATIONPosition Title:
Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist
Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
Human Resources Director
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation:
Up to $28.00 per hour
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Location:
Vancouver Washington, On-Site/Hybrid
Travel Requirements:
Periodic travel between Lifeline Connections locations and attendance at career fairs, educational institutions, hiring events, and community recruitment activities
The Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Credentialing Specialist coordinates Lifeline Connections’ recruitment, candidate selection, pre-employment screening, onboarding, and workforce credential-verification processes for employees, interns, students, and volunteers. This position serves as a primary administrative point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. The Specialist posts approved vacancies, sources and screens applicants, coordinates interviews, initiates required background and qualification checks, prepares onboarding documentation, facilitates new-hire orientation, and maintains accurate recruitment, personnel, and credentialing records.
The Specialist also coordinates internship and volunteer placements, monitors credential and certification expiration dates, communicates outstanding requirements, and supports personnel-file and credentialing audits. The position works under the direction of the Human Resources Director and escalates hiring exceptions, credentialing concerns, adverse background-check findings, policy questions, and other higher-risk matters for review. The Specialist must demonstrate accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a high volume of candidates, vacancies, deadlines, and records within a regulated behavioral health environment.
Recruitment and Staffing Support
- Coordinate recruitment activities for approved employee, intern, student, and volunteer openings.
- Consult with hiring managers to confirm position requirements, minimum qualifications, schedules, work locations, recruitment priorities, and anticipated hiring timelines.
- Prepare and post approved job announcements that accurately describe the position’s essential functions, qualifications, schedule, work location, and other conditions of employment.
- Source qualified and diverse applicants through job boards, professional associations, educational institutions, workforce-development organizations, community partnerships, social media, employee referrals, career fairs, and other appropriate recruitment channels.
- Maintain candidate pipelines for difficult-to-fill, high-turnover, clinical, direct-care, administrative, and leadership positions.
- Coordi…
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