Marketing Communications Specialist

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Marketing Communications Specialist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will support our growing health organization in delivering clear, compelling, and brand-aligned content. This role is ideal for a strong writer with a strategic mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and enjoys crafting messaging that connects meaningfully with both internal and external audiences.

Full Time Benefits:

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Comfortable offices
• PTO

Responsibilities:

• Create and repurpose content across formats and platforms, including SEO blogs, webpages, press releases, newsletters, marketing materials, and social media.

• Ghostwrite for executives and subject matter experts, simplifying complex topics into clear, on-brand communications.

• Manage internal communications for employees and support messaging needs across departments and large organizational initiatives.

• Contribute to internal awareness campaigns and oversee social media content strategy.

• Review and guide content created by junior contributors while maintaining an integrated editorial calendar.

• Track analytics and engagement metrics to optimize communication strategies.

• Ensure consistent brand voice, provide mentorship, and uphold content governance across all platforms and materials.

• Manage reputation and community engagement efforts, including Google review responses, storytelling initiatives, and email marketing strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, communications, journalism or a related field
• 3 or more years of professional experience in marketing communications, content writing or related field
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling
• Familiarity with SEO best practices, social media tools and content management systems such as: Hubspot, Mailchimp and Canva