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Full-Time

Outreach Specialist

Delaware

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Marigold Health

Marigold Health

11-50 employees

Text-based peer support for recovery

Social Impact
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$45k - $55kAnnually

+ Monthly Bonuses

Junior, Mid

Delaware, USA

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence in Delaware.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Cold Calling
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 Peer or recovery coach certification in Delaware or already are one (nice to have)
  • Experience working in healthcare (nice to have)
  • Knowledge of peer services or recovery coaching (nice to have)
  • Experience with using technology to improve healthcare (nice to have)
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

Marigold Health provides mental health support through anonymous, text-based peer support groups, specifically targeting individuals with substance use disorders, especially opioid use disorders. Users can join moderated group chats facilitated by certified peer support specialists who have personal recovery experience and are trained to offer guidance. This peer support model is based on research highlighting the importance of community in long-term recovery. Marigold Health partners with healthcare providers and insurance companies to integrate its services into broader healthcare plans, offering 24/7 access to support. This approach helps reduce the need for costly inpatient care and emergency visits, making it a cost-effective solution. Marigold's focus on proactive interventions and continuous support sets it apart from traditional treatment methods, aiming to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$21.7M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $11M in Series A funding positions Marigold Health for significant expansion and technological advancements.
  • Partnerships with healthcare providers like AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware and Wood River Health Services enhance the company's credibility and market reach.
  • The 24/7 access to support and proactive intervention model can lead to better patient outcomes and long-term recovery success.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on text-based communication may limit the depth of support compared to face-to-face interactions.
  • Expansion into new states and scaling the peer workforce could present operational challenges and strain resources.

What makes Marigold Health unique

  • Marigold Health's focus on anonymous, text-based peer support groups for substance use disorders sets it apart from traditional in-person or app-based mental health services.
  • The integration of certified peer support specialists who have personal experience with recovery provides a unique, empathetic approach to patient care.
  • By partnering with healthcare providers and insurance companies, Marigold Health ensures its services are accessible and cost-effective, reducing the need for costly inpatient stays and emergency room visits.

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Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

PTO

Company Travel Budget and Professional Development Budget