Service Development Representative-Natchez/Jackson, MS Area

Freedom Magnolia • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Magnolia, Mississippi, is accepting applications for an experienced Service Development Representative covering the Natchez/Jackson territory. The position provides case management functions in the community and serves as a liaison between providers and referral sources to support transitions between levels of clinical care.

The representative develops and implements facility business and marketing plans, helps establish strategic marketing plans, and manages an individual marketing budget. Working with the medical director, program administrator, staff, and community, the representative identifies educational needs and develops referral relationships. The role gathers information from referral professionals or facilities, conducts pre-admission screenings with potential patients, and communicates screening results and recommendations to patients, families, and referral sources according to company policy. The representative also helps patients and families consider care alternatives when needed.

The position supports community development of hospital services by providing consultation and education, promoting mental health prevention awareness, participating in community resource boards where appropriate, and building collaborative relationships with community resources to support a continuum of care. The stated goal is to improve community life for mental health patients referred to the organization.

The posting notes that the position is currently filled, but applications are being accepted to help avoid disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs. The employer states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across protected characteristics and employment terms and conditions.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in sales or development in the healthcare and/or medical industry.
• Experience focused on healthcare is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing or Business Development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management functions within the community.
• Act as a liaison between providers and referral sources to support transitions between levels of clinical intensity.
• Develop and implement business and marketing plans for the facility.
• Help establish strategic marketing plans to achieve facility objectives.
• Manage an individual marketing budget.
• Collaborate with the medical director, program administrator, staff, and community to identify educational needs.
• Develop referral relationships within the community and exchange information between the facility and community resources.
• Collect information from referring professionals or facilities and meet with potential patients to conduct pre-admission screenings.
• Provide screening information to the clinical team to support its determination of admission eligibility.
• Assist patients and families with care alternatives as needed.
• Communicate pre-screening results and recommendations to patients, families, and referral sources according to company policy.
• Support community development of hospital services and provide consultative and educational services throughout the month.
• Promote mental health prevention awareness and participate in community resource boards where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with community resources and networks to support a seamless continuum of care and collaborative relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level