Partner Engagement Specialist - Central NJ

Partner Engagement Specialist - Central NJ

Central NJ

About us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it's the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire – and we're growing! Come join us!

Who we're looking for:

The Partner Engagement Specialist is a relationship-driven, high-energy professional who is passionate about expanding access to mental health and substance use care. This role is energized by the sales process, thrives in a field-based environment, and is motivated by turning community engagement into measurable growth. You are proactive, organized, and creatively persistent in identifying new partnership opportunities. You build trust quickly, follow through consistently, and understand how to balance mission-driven work with performance accountability.

You are comfortable working independently, thinking strategically about your territory, and maintaining strong visibility in your market. You don't wait for referrals — you activate them.

Please note: this role is focused on building and activating/maintaining referral relationships across Mercer County and surrounding areas. Additionally, adaptability to meet the needs of referral partners across healthcare settings. The Partner Engagement Specialist will adjust to later working hours (e.g., 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) at least twice per month to engage hospital night-shift staff and after-hours discharge planners. Additionally, one or more weekend days per month may be worked in exchange for weekdays off, in coordination with the direct manager, to ensure consistent market visibility and accessibility.

Compensation range: $60-100k, this salary range reflects total compensation, which includes base compensation and bonus payouts, however it is not inclusive of benefits and other company perks. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive measurable referral growth within your assigned territory through strategic partner engagement.
• Serve as the face of Forge Health in the market, building, activating, and expanding referral relationships that contribute to sustained census growth and revenue performance.
• Execute a strategic market activation plan aligned with organizational growth goals.
• Identify and prioritize high-opportunity referral sources, establish structured outreach cadences, and implement targeted initiatives, including educational sessions, site visits, office tours, and community engagement, to increase referral volume, improve referral-to-intake conversion, and strengthen ongoing engagement with referral partners.
• Develop outreach initiatives and deepen relationships with priority referral targets, including hospital systems, primary care providers, detox centers, psychiatric emergency services, behavioral health organizations, community groups, and government stakeholders.
• Educate referral partners on appropriate level-of-care placement, with primary emphasis on Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Psychiatric Services, including medication management
• Ensure partners understand Forge Health's clinical capabilities, intake processes, and service pathways so they can confidently refer appropriate patients and access care efficiently.
• Remain informed on Forge Health's evolving services, specialty programming, and operational workflows to provide accurate, up-to-date guidance to referral sources.
• Participate actively in community events, county meetings, and behavioral health coalitions to strengthen Forge Health's presence and brand reputation.
• Plan and host educational forums, office tours, and engagement events to inform referral sources and community stakeholders about Forge Health's services.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Clinical, Intake, and Operations teams to align outreach strategy, remove referral barriers, and support efficient access to care.
• Maintain CRM documentation and proactively share insights regarding referral trends, growth opportunities, competitive dynamics, and market feedback to inform territory strategy.
• Identify new partnership and business development opportunities and collaborate with leadership to support market expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

What you'll need:

• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare outreach, provider relations, or business development.
• Working knowledge of behavioral healthcare models, referral processes, and provider workflows.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clinicians, healthcare organizations, or community stakeholders.
• Existing behavioral health network connections within your territory preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and comfort managing outreach pipelines and performance tracking.
• Organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating independently in a field-based environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Valid state license and reliable access to a vehicle.

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities – and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We're collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can't do what we do without you! So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

Please note: most benefits listed apply to the majority of positions, though eligibility may vary by role, full‑time/part‑time status, and length of service. Specific benefit details and any role‑based exceptions will be provided during the offer stage. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant's ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.