Outreach and Community Partner - Part-Time

Ellie Mental Health - 240•Woodbridge Township, NJ

6d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is a group psychotherapy practice serving New Jersey in person and virtually, with an established Woodbridge office and a new location opening in Freehold. The Outreach and Community Partner builds referral relationships and community presence to bring new clients to both offices. This part-time role focuses on targeted, planned outreach to providers and organizations likely to make referrals. The position represents Ellie in the community, tracks outreach contacts, and reports on results. Local travel between Woodbridge and Freehold is required. The role works 15–20 hours per week with flexible daytime scheduling and occasional evening or weekend events. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour based on education and experience, with mileage reimbursement for approved outreach travel. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, communications, marketing, or a related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related field coupled with five years of experience.
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills, with comfort starting conversations and following up.
Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage a schedule across two locations.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for local travel.
Comfort with basic tools for tracking contacts and reporting, such as spreadsheets or a CRM.
Availability for 15–20 hours per week, with flexible daytime scheduling and occasional evening or weekend events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, social services, or public health.
Experience in community outreach, healthcare marketing, referral development, or behavioral health.
Existing connections in Middlesex County or Monmouth County.
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out a monthly calendar of 100–125 outreach touch points for each location, including in-person visits, drop-offs, presentations, calls, and follow-up emails.
Build and maintain referral relationships with primary care and pediatric offices, schools and school counselors, colleges, hospitals, urgent care centers, and other healthcare providers.
Develop partnerships with community organizations, faith communities, employers and HR teams, gyms and wellness businesses, libraries, and local chambers of commerce.
Represent Ellie at community events, health fairs, networking groups, and workshops in the Woodbridge and Freehold areas.
Introduce the Freehold office to the surrounding Monmouth County community and support its launch.
Keep partners current on services, clinicians, accepted insurance, and availability.
Distribute and help develop brochures, referral cards, and other outreach materials.
Log every contact and follow-up in the tracking system and maintain an up-to-date referral partner list.
Report monthly on outreach activity, new partnerships, and referral trends by location.
Coordinate with clinical and front-desk staff so partner referrals are handled quickly and warmly.
Follow HIPAA and practice confidentiality standards in all outreach activity.