Field-Based Community Relations & Growth Advocate

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

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.