Business Development/Community Liaison

Ridgeview Institute Monroe•Monroe, GA

1d•$62,000 - $66,500•Onsite

About The Position

Ridgeview Institute is looking for a highly skilled Community Liaison. This position is responsible for the strategic goal set forth by senior maximizing referral potentials from assigned accounts, developing new business to achieve goals and objectives of the business development systems. This position ensures that we are establishing community relationships out in the field. Develop new accounts and markets in the employer EAP, Primary Care Physicians/Licensed Practitioners and managed care segments, and as directed by the Director of Business Development. Develop a designated number of qualified business development contacts per week, which will achieve the overall business development goals and objectives. Develop an account management list to maintain current account information, and update as required. Actively participate with established community relationships in problem solving and works with facility staff to assure issues are resolved during a patients stay and upon discharge. Contact all primary accounts through personal visits, telephone calls and letters/mailers on an ongoing basis, developing and encouraging a relationship of trust with all active accounts. Monitor referrals and admissions, and plan an appropriate strategy to maximize referral potential. Maintain current awareness of changes in the industry through self-education, peer education, and professional and community involvement for the betterment of this position and the facility.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health area, marketing, business administration or related field is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in health care business development/marketing environment with measurable business development results, and a knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles, preferred.
Must possess a Georgia State license in social work or clinical related mental health field (RN, LPC, & LCSW).
Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Maximizing referral potentials from assigned accounts.
Developing new business to achieve goals and objectives of the business development systems.
Establishing community relationships out in the field.
Developing new accounts and markets in the employer EAP, Primary Care Physicians/Licensed Practitioners and managed care segments, and as directed by the Director of Business Development.
Developing a designated number of qualified business development contacts per week.
Developing an account management list to maintain current account information, and update as required.
Actively participating with established community relationships in problem solving and working with facility staff to assure issues are resolved during a patients stay and upon discharge.
Contacting all primary accounts through personal visits, telephone calls and letters/mailers on an ongoing basis, developing and encouraging a relationship of trust with all active accounts.
Monitoring referrals and admissions, and planning an appropriate strategy to maximize referral potential.
Maintaining current awareness of changes in the industry through self-education, peer education, and professional and community involvement.