COMMUNITY LIAISON

UHS•Las Cruces, NM

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Community Liaison to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Liaison is responsible for ensuring Mesilla Valley Hospital maintains positive relationships with referring sources and develops new business to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospital's business development strategic plan. The Community Liaison works to maximize referral potential from assigned accounts and serves as the connection between the facility and the community. Location of this position is Las Cruces, NM and will be travelling up to 90% of the time.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in behavioral health, marketing, public relations, business administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of two years' experience in healthcare marketing or sales, during which measurable business development results were achieved.
Understanding of business development strategies, healthcare marketing, and/or customer-oriented sales techniques.
Knowledge of computers and database management, along with experience with Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to speak before small and large groups, to make scheduled and cold call visits with accounts, and to work independently in assigned territories.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring Mesilla Valley Hospital maintains positive relationships with referring sources
Develops new business to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospital's business development strategic plan
Works to maximize referral potential from assigned accounts
Serves as the connection between the facility and the community