Business Development Representative

Purpose Expand lines of service as defined by management by developing and retaining referrals from physicians and other key non‑physician referral sources. Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62‑bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high‑quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11‑17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues. Riverview Behavioral Health is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Essential Functions Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians and management, as well as 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 efficient admissions process for clients. Increase the number of referral sources within a facility such as with physician, 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 facility. Coordinate the completion of admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained. Travel frequently within community, scheduling meetings and developing contacts/referral sources. Document referral sources within 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 facility in professional forums and communicate mission in all outreach interactions. Create outreach initiatives that will 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. Ensure regular communication with top referral sources through phone, email, e‑blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities. Other Functions Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skills High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related health or social services field preferred. Two or more years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required. Licenses, Designations, and Certifications Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr