Community Liaison
UHS
Summary
Fairfax Behavioral Health is looking for a Community Liaison to join the Business Development team in Kirkland. Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment.
Job description
Position Summary
The Community Liaison directly serves as the liaison between the facility, the community, and referring agencies. The Business Development Representative 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 Business Development Representative presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community. The Community Liaison is responsible for 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 Business Development Representative 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.
Qualifications
Education: 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.
Experience: 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.
Licensure/Certification: Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of the Fairfax 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; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection analysis and interpretation; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required.
Requirements
- 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
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Prefer knowledge of the Fairfax 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
- Creativity and flexibility
- Skills in data collection analysis and interpretation
- Record of adherence to deadlines
- Customer service skills
- Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development
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.