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Updates and advice from the experts at VHS.
Why Behavioral Health Recruiting Needs a Specialized Approach: What Generalist Staffing Misses
Why Behavioral Health Recruiting Needs a Specialized Approach: What Generalist Staffing Misses Finding qualified behavioral health professionals has become increasingly complex. Healthcare organizations need clinicians who meet strict licensing requirements, align with organizational culture, and are prepared to deliver high-quality patient care from day one. General staffing approaches often fall
Building a Sustainable Psychiatric Nursing Workforce: Staffing Models That Reduce Burnout
Examine staffing structures and scheduling approaches that address psychiatric nurse retention challenges. Discuss specialized skill requirements, mentorship programs, and role flexibility that keep behavioral health nursing teams stable and engaged.
Behavioral Health Staffing Gaps: The Impact on Patient Care, Clinical Teams, and Organizational Stability
Quantify the operational and clinical impact of vacant therapy positions, nursing shortages, and counselor turnover in behavioral health systems. Present data on how understaffing affects patient safety, readmission rates, and staff burnout across multi-site operations.
The Most In-Demand Behavioral Health Roles in 2026 (LCSWs, Therapists, BH RNs, Psych NPs)
Behavioral Health needs continue to rise nationwide, but the workforce has not kept pace. More people are seeking therapy, medication support, crisis care, and treatment for substance use. At the same time, fewer clinicians are entering the field, and many are leaving traditional care settings. By 2037, substantial shortages are
The Most Difficult Behavioral Health Roles to Staff (And How Agencies Fill Them Faster)
Behavioral Health programs continue to expand nationwide, but the workforce needed to support them is not keeping pace. Demand for mental health care has never been higher, and healthcare organizations of all sizes are struggling to fill their most essential Behavioral Health positions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Best Behavioral Health Staffing Solutions: What Facilities Should Look For
Behavioral health programs in the U.S. are facing unprecedented demand. Rising rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders have pushed healthcare organizations to expand behavioral health services quickly, but staffing those programs is a different story. In community clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, primary care settings, K–12 schools, addiction
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Why People Choose VHS
Taylor has been the most amazing recruiter I could ever imagine. As a first time traveler, I was quite apprehensive about this new lifestyle, but this incredible lady held my hand every step of the way. It’s been an experience that I wouldn’t change for the world.
Allison had been the best and is so fast to respond to any questions or concerns. She makes sure to check on you every week and has been the best recruiter ever. In the 4 years I’ve been traveling, she has topped them all!
Esprit has been very attentive and ready to help with any concerns I have. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for an honest and diligent recruiter.
Abby has gone to bat for me every time I have needed it. She is really great at her job and one of the best recruiters I have ever had.
I am thrilled to express our utmost satisfaction with our partnership with VieMed Healthcare Staffing. VieMed’s commitment to excellence in sourcing and placing healthcare professionals aligns seamlessly with our mission. Their thorough vetting process ensures that candidates not only meet qualifications but also align with our values.
The VHS recruitment team has always provided exceptional customer service to all stakeholders involved. Our partnership has been pivotal in the success we have been blessed with as a growing Veteran owned small business.
The agility and responsiveness of VieMed has been crucial in adapting to the evolving healthcare staffing industry’s landscape both during the COVID pandemic, and afterwards. Professionalism, speed, and transparency throughout the recruitment and onboarding process have made them an invaluable partner in the successful fulfillment of our government contracts.
We wholeheartedly recommend VieMed Healthcare Staffing to any organization seeking a reliable and results-driven partner in healthcare recruitment.
I would recommend VHS to anyone. Specifically, my recruiter, Allison has been so fantastic! She is so quick to respond to any questions or need I may have. Anytime day or night. She advocates for her nurses and goes above and beyond for me daily. 10/10 would recommend! Working with VHS has been a game changer for me.
Breianna has been absolutely amazing throughout this entire process. She has been extremely communicative as well as genuine and accommodating. The onboarding process was pretty seamless and when were faced with challenges, Breianna was creative and supportive in providing solutions. I am happy to be a part of VHS and look forward to recruiting more high quality individuals.
I’ve enjoyed working with VHS. My recruiter, Jude, always checks on me and I truly appreciate that. He takes the time to listen to any concerns I have, and is genuinely concerned that I have all the equipment and tools I need to be successful.
I just started travel nursing, and Allison has literally been there for me every step of the way! I got a contract SO quickly, even though my options were limited with my experience. Love my recruiter and this company!!
It has been great working this contract position for Viemed Healthcare. I have been a social worker for more than 25 years but this is first time I do not feel stressed. This position gives you a chance to serve others and enjoy the work. My quote as I drive along the beach “ I enjoy the view and what I do”