Community Liaison
UHS
Summary
Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the Dover, Delaware area. The Community Liaison will assess the needs of patients, the community, and the hospital in order to develop and maintain a long-term referral relationship which will generate a continuous flow of admissions to meet hospital census objectives. Travel is required for 90-95% of the role. This role is operating primarily out of Maryland/Delaware area.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- Bachelors' degree in Marketing, Sales or a relevant field
- A minimum of three years of experience working with/in the medical field (preferably in a behavioral health or mental health setting)
- 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
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation
- Ability to travel for 90-95% of the role
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.