Community Liaison

Oceans Healthcare; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Louisiana is seeking a Marketing/Community Relations professional to build relationships with community partners and generate referrals to our Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry Unit programs.

You will perform mobile assessments, engage with professionals, and promote specialty clinics while supporting department education and reporting efforts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in marketing or advertising, preferably in a medical or hospital environment.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, mass communications, business administration or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and psychiatric programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with community professionals to generate referrals to Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Program.
• Performs mobile assessments.
• Makes 1:1 contact with community professionals.
• Initiates strategies to generate referrals to Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit and educates health care facilities and members in the community and rural areas.
• Promotes specialty clinics in the community to highlight Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit's program and services.
• Assists the Director in the planning and implementation of education strategies.
• Assists in maintaining monthly reports for department (e.g. Contact Lists, Reference Logs, Newsletters, Fax Outs, Follow-up Calls, Physician Expense Reports, etc.).
• Analyses marketing data to develop strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Public relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Job description

Louisiana Behavioral Health is a partnership between Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Oceans Healthcare, two Louisiana-based providers leading the transformation of behavioral health care through evidence-based, patient-centered treatment for adolescents, adults and seniors.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Builds relationships with community professionals to generate referrals to Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Program.
• Performs mobile assessments.
• Makes 1:1 contact with community professionals.
• Initiates strategies to generate referrals to Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit and educates health care facilities and members in the community and rural areas.
• Promotes specialty clinics in the community to highlight Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatry Unit's program and services.
• Assists the Director in the planning and implementation of education strategies.
• Assists in maintaining monthly reports for department (e.g. Contact Lists, Reference Logs, Newsletters, Fax Outs, Follow-up Calls, Physician Expense Reports, etc.).
• Analyzes marketing data to develop strategies.
• Reports to team members information affecting community education efforts.
• Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years experience in marketing or advertising, preferably in a medical or hospital environment. Graduate of an accredited College or university with a bachelor's degree in either marketing, mass communications, business administration or equivalent experience preferred. Knowledge of hospital operations and psychiatric programs preferred. Strict adherence to all corporate compliance policies. Passes age/disability/cultural sensitivity skills test, probationary and annual monitor. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. Communicates in age/disability/culturally sensitive manner to patients, patient's families and referral sources. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program. Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior.