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Fall 2017

Tips for Hiring the Right Candidate

Luke Reiff manages human resources for Lincoln-based CenterPointe , and he’s on a mission. When you’re in the business of helping people at their greatest time of need, hiring the right employee is critical.

CenterPointe provides 35 programs for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, including street outreach, 24-hour residential services, outpatient therapy, and much more. After acquiring Campus for Hope in Omaha earlier this year, they have seen a 30% increase in their workforce and have behavioral health positions open each month.

Tips for Candidates

“We always look for candidates who are passionate about, not just mental health, but also our population specifically,” Reiff said. “It is a population with a lot of needs, many are homeless, but it is extremely rewarding. There has to be that passion for the work partnered with a high level of understanding of dual diagnosis issues.”

One piece of advice for potential candidates – do your research. “I think it is important to do research and read into the company because one of the most important things in looking for a job is making sure it is the right fit - that your values align with the values of the company. When you can do that, it comes through in the application.”

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Tips for Employers

CenterPointe posts all of their jobs on Nebraska’s only behavioral health jobs website and is currently participating in an employer pilot program to track job postings and hiring.

“We have hired two employees this year who found the posting on the jobs site and interviewed several,” he said. “We used the resume feature to review existing resumes on the site, and we’ve had some interviews.”

To have a successful hiring program, Reiff takes advantage of every opportunity to tell CenterPointe’s unique story.

“In comparison to other jobs websites, it is so customizable, and it’s industry specific – so we are reaching the right people,” he said.

CenterPointe utilizes the features to customize the job listing and company profile, including changing the font and colors to match their branding and adding a testimonial video about former consumers’ experiences.

“We use that video because, again, we want candidates who are invested in doing this type of work, and it resonates with people who are passionate and connect with what we do,” added Reiff.

Learn more about CenterPointe’s current job postings here .

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