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Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems

Business Development Representative - Baton Rouge / New Orleans

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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Essential Functions

Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians and management, as well as provide education staff to generate referral sources.

Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.

Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.

Manage leads from referral sources and ensure an efficient admissions process for clients.

Increase the number of referral sources within a facility such as with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners.

Coordinate with clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.

Educate patients, families, community and other referral sources on programs, services and amenities provided within the facility.

Coordinate the completion of the admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.

Travel frequently within the community, scheduling meetings and developing contacts/referral sources.

Document referral sources within the appropriate contact management system.

Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide an opportunity to identify potential referral sources.

Maintain existing referral relationships.

Utilize analytic tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively plan and evaluate activity to optimize results.

Represent the facility in professional forums and communicate mission in all outreach interactions.

Create outreach initiatives that regularly communicate facility mission with referral sources through phone, email, e‑blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.

Provide the facility or receiving team with appropriate information to facilitate admission when necessary.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related health or social services field preferred.

Two or more years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where the facility requires.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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