SERVICE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

The Service Development Director (SDD) is responsible for the Implementation of Business and Marketing Plans for the facility. Establishes strategic marketing plans to achieve the facility's objectives. Manages the marketing department's operating budgets and plans by territory. The SDD collects information for referring professionals and/or facilities, then meets with potential patients and conducts pre-admission screenings as a liaison between the source and hospital to obtain detail information in determining admission eligibility. The SDD assists with care alternatives for patients and families that don't meet the Hospitals LOC requirements or program services. The SDD communicates results of the prescreening process and recommendations to the patient/family and referral source per company policy. This position is active in the community development of services. The SDD leads the SDR's and are available for consultative and provide educational services throughout the month. The SDD department promotes mental health prevention awareness. The SDD develops positive relationships with community resources and networks to provide a seamless continuum of care and maintain positive collaborative relationships. The ultimate goal of this position is to improve overall community life for all mental health patients referred to the organization. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing preferred, or Business Development Experience with a focus on healthcare

License: N/A

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in Sales or Development in healthcare and/or medical industry is required