COMMUNITY LIAISON (Location: Fort Myers, FL - not in Texas)

Community Liaison - Fort Myers, FL

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Community Liaison for an Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program in Fort Myers, FL. This unit is a 6 to 15 beds mental health program. The Community Liaison, in conjunction with the Clinic Director, is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive community education program. He/she coordinates the referral development/sales process, develops and maintains accurate community education information and account management systems, as well as coordinating the unit's internal and external communications program. Functions as preceptor to provide training and support to subordinate Community Liaison's as needed.

Responsibilities: Works in partnership with community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff, clinical staff and Unit leadership to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within designated area/communities. Maintains a thorough understanding of the services provided by the program, admission criteria and patient characteristics and effectively communicates this information to current and potential referral sources including medical staff and hospital clinical department manage including medical staff and hospital clinical department managers. Responds to all requests for general information about the unit's treatment program and provides information about appropriate topics -in response to common requests. Informs Program Director, Vice President of Community Education and Director of Operations of any adverse publicity. Develops, maintains and continually updates comprehensive marketing plans and mailing lists. Record and reports progress to leadership on a routine basis. Promotes and facilitates community relations opportunities within the designated area. Works with health centers, community-based organizations, insurers and community coalitions to develop programs, events and new initiatives that promote marketing of Unit program objectives. Coordinates the referral source surveys in compliance with company standards. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!