Full-Time

Community Outreach Specialist

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Marigold Health

Marigold Health

51-200 employees

Text-based peer support for recovery

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$50k - $63kAnnually

+ Monthly Bonuses

Junior, Mid

Massachusetts, USA

Hybrid role covering North Shore, Greater Boston, South Shore, and Cape.

Category
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience in a community outreach role or in healthcare sales
  • Ability to get a read on a person and make them feel comfortable
  • Self-starter: you can work independently to get things done, even when it gets busy
  • You can speak and write confidently, making sure everyone understands what you’re saying
  • Willingness and comfort travelling about 75% of the time to various places
  • You’re willing to adjust your schedule to meet people at times when our sites are busiest
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendar
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work with short timelines
  • You can think critically and find solutions to challenges
  • You thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment, working towards an important mission
  • You’re working toward becoming a Certified Recovery Coach certification in MA or already are one
  • Experience working in healthcare
  • Knowledge of peer services or recovery coaching
  • Experience with using technology to improve healthcare
Responsibilities
  • Schedule and attend visits at our provider partner sites, various community events and community locations such as inpatient treatment centers, methadone clinics, libraries, police stations, and health fairs
  • Share information about Marigold Health’s peer recovery services and help people download our app and start receiving the services
  • Reach out to potential members via text (SMS) message, cold calls, or mail
  • Spread Marigold Health’s mission to put a Peer in the pocket of every person who needs it
  • Support the relationship between Marigold and our provider partners
  • Work towards targets and goals set by our contracts
  • You have flexibility in your availability to work early mornings and/or evenings

Marigold Health offers mental health support through anonymous, text-based peer support groups for individuals dealing with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorders. Users can join moderated chats led by certified peer support specialists who provide guidance based on their own recovery experiences. The company partners with healthcare providers and insurance companies to integrate its services into healthcare plans, providing 24/7 access to support and reducing the need for costly inpatient care. Marigold Health's goal is to enhance accessibility and effectiveness of mental health care, making it a vital resource for those in recovery.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$20.8M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Marigold Health secured $11M in Series A funding for expansion.
  • Increased telehealth adoption boosts demand for Marigold's digital mental health solutions.
  • The mental health app market is projected to grow at a 23.7% CAGR until 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from well-funded companies like Lyra Health threatens market share.
  • Scaling operations to new states may strain resources and affect service quality.
  • Dependence on Medicaid exposes Marigold to policy changes impacting revenue stability.

What makes Marigold Health unique

  • Marigold Health uses AI-augmented chat support for behavioral health needs.
  • The company partners with Medicaid providers for integrated mental health solutions.
  • Certified peer support specialists facilitate moderated text-based group chats.

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Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

PTO

Company Travel Budget and Professional Development Budget