Business Development Associate

Foresight Mental Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as a Business Development Associate, where you'll support referral network growth and client acquisition. This full-time role involves relationship building, outreach, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance mental health care access. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, with a passion for improving mental health services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with company-paid match

Employer provided disability insurance

Employer provided life insurance

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Nine company paid holidays

Results Time Off plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing strategic partnerships.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance abuse is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to implement strategies for increasing referrals.
• Manage the day-to-day lead process and ensure timely communication.
• Conduct outreach to potential referral partners.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or healthcare administration

Tools

CRM tools

Google Suite

Job description

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Welcome to Foresight Mental Health. Join a team with purpose!

At Foresight Mental Health, we are committed to supporting our providers and offering opportunities for mental health professionals to grow, share, and mentor while providing compassionate care to our clients! We invite you to consider joining our team, dedicated to the purpose of improving access to high-quality, mental health care.

At Foresight, the Business Development Associatesupports the Business Development Lead by executing tasks related to growing and maintaining the organization’s referral network and business. This role focuses on building relationships with referral sources and ensuring that referred clients receive timely and appropriate care. The Business Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting the overall business development strategy and enhancing client acquisition efforts

As a Business Development Associate, you will:

• Collaborate with the Business Development Lead to implement strategies for increasing referrals and expanding the organization's network.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and key stakeholders through regular engagement and quality assurance initiatives. Serve as the primary point of contact for your accounts; be responsive, problem solve issues, and escalate timely as appropriate.
• Manage the day-to-day lead process, ensuring timely communication with referral sources and internal teams for the assigned territory. Follow up on leads, gather necessary information, and coordinate the scheduling of referral source meetings.
• Utilize CRM tools to automate and streamline outreach processes, ensuring consistent and personalized communications. Log all contacts and activities into the CRM for continuity and tracking.
• Conduct outreach to potential referral partners through the phone (including cold calls), email, LinkedIn, in-person visits and more across your assigned territory, ensuring you hit weekly and monthly goals.
• Organize and coordinate community outreach events and activities, ensuring appropriate representation and effective messaging. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote FMH’s services.
• Identify and maintain Foresight presence on local databases and email chains.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership as necessary to help with account development.
• As needed, collaborate with the communications department to develop compelling marketing materials, including flyers and promotional content. Ensure alignment of materials with brand guidelines and messaging strategies.
• Partner with local leaders to understand market dynamics, identify outreach opportunities and execute on collaborative growth plans.
• Travel 50% to 75% - must have a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance for in-person meetings and community events within a designated territory

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or healthcare administration is preferred
• 3+ years of successful experience developing strategic partnerships with provider organizations to drive growth. Experience in behavioral health or substance abuse a plus.
• Residence in CA, preferably in the Los Angeles area
• Experience calling on managers, executives, and discharge decision makers within all sized organizations
• Experience with CRM tools
• Highly energetic and motivated, with strong attention to detail
• A passion for increasing access to mental health care
• Exceptional presentation, public speaking and communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with great attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; proven ability to to work well across multiple disciplines within an organization
• Proficient in problem solving skills and addressing client needs
• Strong computer skills including Google Suite and CRM software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

What We Offer:

• Full-time, exempt position with a base salary of $68,700
• (Results Time Off plan “RTO” Under this plan, eligible employees can take reasonable time off as desired with no accrual bank)
• Nine company paid holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a culture of connection and respect working toward our shared purpose!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage;401K with company-paid match; employer provided short-term and long-term disability insurance and Employer provided basic life insurance; access to pet insurance and Student Loan counseling services; free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Foresight Mental Health. Join our team and bring your expertise to transform the lives of our patients.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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