Outreach and Community Partner - Part-Time

Ellie Mental Health - 240•Freehold Township, NJ

7d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellie Mental Health is a group psychotherapy practice serving New Jersey in person and virtually, with an established office in Woodbridge 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 involves planned outreach to providers and organizations, representing Ellie in the community, tracking contacts, and reporting on results. The role requires local travel between the Woodbridge and Freehold service areas. The position is 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. Ellie offers a mission-driven team, a direct role in growing a new location, and flexibility to shape its community presence. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, 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 using basic tools for tracking contacts and reporting, such as spreadsheets or a CRM.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a mental health, social services, or public health field.
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, local chambers of commerce, and similar organizations.
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 the practice's 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.