Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ascensa Health as a Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist – Relationship Building in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with physicians, discharge planners, and key community stakeholders to increase referrals.
- Field Marketing: Conducting weekly sales calls and visiting targeted providers to educate them on agency programs, services, and specialty care.
- Strategic Planning: Executing marketing plans to meet, or exceed, census and payor mix goals.
- Communication & Networking: Email, print and social media marketing. Participating in community events, and conferences to enhance brand awareness.
Requirements
- Experience: 1–2+ years of experience in healthcare sales, outreach, or business development.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is often preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- EOE/ Drug Frere Workplace
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascensa Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist at Ascensa Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Ascensa Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Ascensa Health lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $60k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$60k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Healthcare Sales, Business Development, Relationship Management, Field Marketing, Strategic Planning, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist is responsible for driving patient referrals and revenue growth by building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners. They will execute marketing plans, conduct field sales visits, and utilize CRM tools to track and report on referral a...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
16d ago
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