COMMUNITY LIAISON

The BridgeWay; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plan

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The BridgeWay is seeking a Community Liaison to drive demand for behavioral health services and present a positive public image. You will collaborate with the Director of Business Development to execute a strategic sales plan and expand referral sources across Arkansas, with travel as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field and 3+ years in referral development or physician relationships, preferably in behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required.
• Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.
• Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the facility's strategic sales plan.
• Enhance the facility's brand/image within the community.
• Manage assigned territory and accounts to achieve goals.
• Travel as required, including overnight travel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media relations

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

For 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses, and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends, and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 1983 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then.

Responsibilities

For 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses, and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends, and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 1983 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then. The Community Liaison directly serves as the connection between the facility, the community, and referring agencies. The Community Liaison is directly responsible for creating demand for the facility’s services through the effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods. In collaboration with the Director of Business Development and Business Development Team, the Community Liaison presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community. The Community Liaison is responsible for the implementing the facility’s strategic sales plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, effectively managing their assigned territory and accounts, and works to achieve departmental and facility business development goals. The Community Liaison must be able to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication in a fast-paced environment. Hours are based on departmental, and facility needs and may include day, evening and weekend hours, as directed by the Director of Business Development.

Benefits Include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues exceeding $11 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune on the Fortune 500; and recognized in Forbes ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Driver's license

Total education, vocational training, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree. Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills to communicate in a clear and concise manner with the media, community groups and leaders, public, patients, referral sources, and administration.
• Ability to represent the facility to a wide range of people and organizations in a positive manner.
• Must have ability to assist in the implementation of marketing programs and strategies.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Prefer knowledge of the Arkansas behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, and age-specific programming.
• Must possess demonstrated business development concepts, sales abilities, competency in computer usage and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and skills in application of marketing and sales principles along with creativity and flexibility.
• Skilled in data collection analysis/interpretation and record of adherence to deadlines.
• Must possess customer service skills.
• Must be willing to travel including overnight travel as required.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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