Community Outreach Associate

Advanced Recovery Systems•Tampa, FL

13h

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness. The Community Outreach Associate will work to create, establish and maintain new and existing relationships with referral sources within the assigned area and help assist patients seeking treatment find appropriate treatment locations. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, sales, business or related field preferred
Minimum two (2) years of experience in business development/referral relations.
Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standard
Ability to establish long term relationship with referral sources; represent the company in marketing related activities.
Proficiency in external communications
Proficiency in sales and marketing.
Capable of establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
Ability to manage independent projects and task.
Ability to travel locally and nationally

Nice To Haves

Experience in the behavioral healthcare industry a plus
Knowledge of treatment industry a plus

Responsibilities

Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with senior management, physicians, clinicians, admissions and members of the business development team
Assist with creating and strengthening referral relationships
Assist with organizing and planning onsite facility-specific events and tours
Organize quarterly CEU presentations and events and assist with facility specific conference registrations
Must identify local speaking opportunities, facilitate speaker submissions and ensure presence at all local community events
Assist with coordination of alumni events and activities.
Help build and maintain database.
Assist with follow-up calls when needed.
Work in tandem with alumni coordinator to ensure maximum opt-ins to alumni group, participation in events and online reviews from patients, families and referral sources
Build rapport with current patients while onsite
Host quarterly alumni events in territory (may plan larger events biannually if necessary)
Consistent communication with Case Management / DOA/ Ops/ Clinical/ Medical
Family Weekend Attendance/participation (Friday sessions)
Flexible, adaptable and eager to learn with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion
Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
Excellent project management, organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, writing skills, communication and presentation skills including the ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally with senior levels of management
Other duties as assigned