Partner Engagement Specialist - Northern NJ

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation range: $60-100k. This salary range reflects total compensation, which includes base compensation and bonus payouts. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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 provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.