Community Outreach Specialist - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for promoting the services of Carrier's behavioral healthcare system including inpatient programs and outpatient services to professional referral sources including but not limited to: employee assistance professionals, student assistant counselors, human resources professionals, businesses, industry, unions, physicians, psychologists and other clinicians; presenting an image which projects Carrier as a leader in the provision of treatment in addiction and mental health with priority placed on maintaining census development through active marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Community Outreach Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Generates new business leads and pursues prospective referral sources with a regional focus on all of the following service lines adolescent, older adult, adult psychiatric, addiction services, East Mountain Youth Lodge and East Mountain School. 2. Establishes liaison and makes regular visits to above-named referral sources, actively marketing Carrier's psychiatric and addiction recovery services. 3. Meets designated objectives set by the Marketing Director of outside calls made and on-site visits to organizations. 4. Educates organizations regarding Carrier Clinic's treatment philosophy, and program admission procedures. 5. Makes regular contacts with organizations who have previously referred patients to Carrier to request feedback on services and to update the referral source on changes in programming. 6. Assists the professional referral source in gaining direct access to the treating physician or counselor and acts as intermediary when there are problems or concerns relating to specific patient cases. 7. Interfaces with groups and agencies as designated by the Marketing Director addressing interested community or business groups as requested. 8. Coordinates marketing appointments and events with appropriate unit coordinators. 9. Represents Carrier at trade shows, health fairs, conferences, etc. utilizing the hospital's display and handing out appropriate literature. 10. Prepares appropriate administrative reports and records to document activities. 11. Becomes actively involved with local and state addiction and psychiatric organizations and community organizations as assigned. 12. Addresses interested community or business groups as requested. 13. Coordinates workshops for various referral sources and potential referral sources a s well as evening programs through the Community Education Series. 14. Coordinates assessments and screening services on-site or on location for corporations, schools, DYFS, probation and other organizations.15. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.16. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Associate's Degree. 2. Knowledge of addictions and psychiatric treatment fields. 3. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.4. Some marketing/sales experience.5. Interacts well with patients, visitors and hospital staff. 6. Demonstrates a courteous, cooperative, pleasant and positive attitude. 7. Maintains strict standards of confidentiality.8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.9. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $60,174.40 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.