What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at Parkwood Behavioral Health System?
Responsibilities
Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):
Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Full-time (Remote)
Tupelo, MS.
The Account Manager is responsible for achieving optimal utilization of Parkwood’s continuum of care by developing and maintaining direct referral relationships in the Tupelo, Mississippi market. The Community Liaison provides Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service activities within the Business Development Department. The Community Liaison participates in the Account Management system, assessing the needs of the customer and making the required number of marketing contacts to each account, in order to develop and maintain a long-term referral relationship which will generate a continuous flow of admissions to meet hospital census objectives. He/she plans events, provides tours, performs referral source in-services, acts as a liaison between the Referral Source and the hospital, and seeks out new business development opportunities for the hospital.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors Degree in a marketing or human services field.
Experience:
Sales experience or clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population required. Prefer experience in developing new territories in target markets with customer base. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse terminology.
Licensure/Certification:
N/A
Knowledge:
Prefer knowledge of business development techniques.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
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