About Us
At Talera, we believe behavioral health staffing should be thoughtful, compliant, and deeply human — because every placement has the potential to impact a person, a team, and the people they serve.
Our Story
Talera was created to support a new era of behavioral health staffing.
Across the country, organizations are working to meet rising needs in mental health, substance use, crisis care, community support, and telehealth. At the same time, behavioral health professionals are looking for roles where their work is respected, their expectations are clear, and their careers can grow.
Talera brings those needs together.
Our name reflects our purpose: Talent + Era. We believe behavioral health staffing needs a more thoughtful, transparent, and human-first approach — one that supports organizations, advocates for professionals, and protects the quality of care.
Backed by Onward Group Holdings, Talera combines specialized behavioral health recruiting with the infrastructure, experience, and accountability of a national talent solutions platform.
Brand Family
Talera is part of Onward Group Holdings, a platform of specialized brands that connects leading organizations with specialized talent and workforce solutions. These include Onward Search, an award-winning provider of marketing, creative, AI, and technology talent solutions, Onward Accessibility, a nationwide provider of digital accessibility services and staffing, and Onward Education, a leading provider of educational staffing solutions for K-12 schools. Across brands, we share an experienced leadership team, extensive recruitment infrastructure, and exceptional company culture.
Our Leadership Team
Our executive leadership team brings over 30 years of experience serving top brands across every major industry.
Ken Clark
CEO & Co-Founder
Don Weis
Chief Operating Officer
Kim Shatzer
Senior Vice President
Kevin Burke
VP, Business Development
Tara O'Reilly
VP, Human Resources
Steve Dobrowski
VP, Marketing
Erin Sfera
Controller
Wendy Belan
Business Development Manager
Our Values
Our core values are our compass. They define our beliefs, dictate our actions, and guide us forward.
Deliver amazing results.
We always strive to exceed expectations for all stakeholders. We are determined to work hard, face challenges head-on and win.
Think and act like an entrepreneur.
We take initiative, maximize opportunities, and embrace our passion to focus on rapid growth and innovation.
Wow our customers.
We are customer-obsessed. We make our clients and talent our top priorities because when they succeed, we succeed.
Do things the right way.
We operate with honesty and integrity and hold ourselves accountable for our actions and commitments.
Be different together.
We’ve created a space where all belong. We celebrate diversity, embrace inclusivity, and promote equity inside and outside our walls.
Love where you work.
We’ve built a culture that inspires people to take pride in what they do, support one another, and win as a team.
Your network pays off at Talera.
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