Community Relations Specialist / Marketing Rep

The Meadows Psychiatric Center; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical plans

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Meadows Psychiatric Center in Central Pennsylvania is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to represent the facility to the community, referral sources, and potential partners within the market. This role supports the marketing plan and coordinates projects in collaboration with the Director of Business Development.

The position requires extensive travel (90-95%), is not remote, and involves daily field work in the Western Pennsylvania region, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, communications, health and human services or related field is required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation
• Ability to travel for 90-95% of the role
• Experience in public relations, business development/marketing environment with measurable business development results. Experience in HealthCare marketing. Social Media management experience
• Strong oral communication skills and an ability to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, strong presentation skills
• Creativity in developing marketing methods to effectively deliver the service message to referral sources

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a tracking system for admissions via professional referrals
• Acknowledge admissions to referral sources and provide necessary information promptly; maintain communication logs and distribute relevant information
• Address specific requests and needs of referral sources, including admission procedures, program descriptions, and treatment plans
• Ensure timely delivery of discharge summaries to referral sources; maintain communication with potential referral resources for business development

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Communication

Travel

Healthcare marketing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Relations Specialist

Western Pennsylvania- candidate must reside in Armstrong or Butler counties

This is NOT a remote position. Requires a large amount of time in the field and in the territories covered.

Responsibilities

Community Relations Specialist

Western Pennsylvania- candidate must reside in Armstrong or Butler counties

This is NOT a remote position. Requires a large amount of time in the field and in the territories covered.

This is typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm position with occasionally working evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center

is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 40 years. Visit our website at www.themeadows.net

Benefits Include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is looking for a qualified candidate for our Community Relations Specialist position. This position represents the facility to the community, interested persons and potential referral sources within the identified market service area. They assist in the organization and implementation of the marketing plan. Assists the Director of Business Development in the development and coordination of projects. The Business Development/Community Relations Specialist performs local marketing functions as assigned by the Director of Business Development. This position involves daily travel in a defined geographic territory to meet with contacts with primary referral sources including hospitals, crisis centers, psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, other physicians and other community resources. They are responsible to stay current on the major competitors in the market and service catchment area.

Travel is required for 90% of the role. This role will be responsible for the following areas: Western region of Pennsylvania

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a tracking system for admissions via professional referrals.
• Acknowledge admissions to referral sources and provide necessary information promptly; maintain communication logs and distribute relevant information.
• Address specific requests and needs of referral sources, including admission procedures, program descriptions, and treatment plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of discharge summaries to referral sources; maintain communication with potential referral resources for business development.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, communications, health and human services or related field is required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation
• Ability to travel for 90-95% of the role
• Experience in public relations, business development/marketing environment with measurable business development results. Experience in HealthCare marketing. Social Media management experience.
• Strong oral communication skills and an ability to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, strong presentation skills
• Creativity in developing marketing methods to effectively deliver the service message to referral sources

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