Community Education Manager of Behavioral Health
UHS
Summary
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).
Job description
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 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.
Requirements
- Bilingual with Spanish is required
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8-10 years of marketing experience in healthcare
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.