Community Education Manager of Behavioral Health - (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORD/REP)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Disability insurance

FSA / HSA

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, seeks a Community Education Manager to support the Behavioral Health program at Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. The role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive community education program and coordinating referral development.

You will train staff, manage communications, and work with providers and insurers to promote services, while building relationships with hospital leadership and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–10 years of marketing experience in healthcare.
• Bilingual with Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that promote unit behavioral health programs within designated areas.
• Understand services, admission criteria, and patient characteristics; communicate to referral sources.
• Respond to information requests about the unit's treatment program; report adverse publicity.
• Develop and update comprehensive marketing plans and mailing lists; report progress to leadership.
• Promote community relations opportunities within the designated area.
• Coordinate referral source surveys and collaborate with insurers and health centers.

Skills

Bilingual with Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Community Education Manager of Behavioral Health – Eagle Pass, TX

Horizon Health is seeking a Community Education Manager to work and support the Behavioral Health program at Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 18 inpatient psychiatric beds (Adults & Seniors). The Community Education Manager, in conjunction with the Program Director, is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive community education program. He/she coordinates the referral development/sales process, develops and maintains accurate community education information and account management systems, as well as coordinating the unit’s internal and external communications program. Functions as preceptor to provide training and support to subordinate Community Liaison’s as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Works in partnership with community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff, clinical staff and Unit leadership to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within designated area/communities.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the services provided by the program, admission criteria and patient characteristics and effectively communicates this information to current and potential referral sources including medical staff and hospital clinical department manage including medical staff and hospital clinical department managers.
• Responds to all requests for general information about the unit’s treatment program and provides information about appropriate topics -in response to common requests. Informs Program Director, Vice President of Community Education and Director of Operations of any adverse publicity.
• Develops, maintains and continually updates comprehensive marketing plans and mailing lists. Record and reports progress to leadership on a routine basis.
• Promotes and facilitates community relations opportunities within the designated area.
• Works with health centers, community-based organizations, insurers and community coalitions to develop programs, events and new initiatives that promote marketing of Unit program objectives.
• Coordinates the referral source surveys in compliance with company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company.Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Eagle Pass, TX:

Eagle Pass, TX offers a blend of international commerce, historical significance, and a unique bicultural atmosphere. The city has the only casino in Texas operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Visitors can also easily cross for authentic Mexican dining, crafts at the Zaragoza Mercado, and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. The area also has a rich military & frontier history, affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community events.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiterat [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Bilingual with Spanish is required
• Bachelor's degree required
• 8-10 years of marketing experience in healthcare

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.