Outreach and Community Partner - Part-Time

About Ellie Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health is a group psychotherapy practice serving New Jersey in person and virtually. We have an established office in Woodbridge and are opening a new location in Freehold. Our goal is to make quality mental health care visible, approachable, and easy to access in the communities we serve.

Position summary

The Outreach & Community Partner builds the referral relationships and community presence that bring new clients to our Woodbridge and Freehold offices. This is a part-time role focused on targeted, planned touch points with providers and organizations most likely to refer to us. You will represent Ellie in the community, track every contact, and report what is working.

Locations: Woodbridge, NJ and Freehold, NJ (local travel between both service areas required)

Employment type: Part-time

Reports to: Practice Director

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out a monthly calendar of 100-125 touch points for each location: 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, 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, etc.
• 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 our services, clinicians, insurance accepted, and availability.
• Distribute and help develop brochures, referral cards, and other outreach materials.
• Log every contact and follow-up in our 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, public health, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• An associate’s degree in a related field, coupled with five years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; comfortable 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 (spreadsheets, CRM, or similar).

Preferred

• Bachelor or Master's degree in a mental health, social services, or public health field is welcomed.
• Experience in community outreach, healthcare marketing, referral development, or behavioral health.
• Existing connections in Middlesex County or Monmouth County.
• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish.

Schedule and compensation

Hours: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, with flexible daytime scheduling and occasional evening or weekend events.

Pay: $25-$30 per hour, based on education and experience. Mileage reimbursement for approved outreach travel.

What we offer: A mission-driven team, a direct role in growing a new location, and flexibility to shape how Ellie shows up in the community.

Ellie Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Flexible work from home options available.