Business Development Representative

Business Development Coordinator/RepLaurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members. Laurel Oak is currently seeking to fill the position of Business Development Coordinator/Rep. The Business Development Coordinator/Rep operates within the framework of a strategic marketing plan. Targets potential referral sources in his/her assigned territory, and have the ability to develop and sustain relationships with referral sources, patients and their families, and the community at large. The assigned territory for this position is in Mobile, AL.Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.Benefits include: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field is required. At least one year experience in marketing and behavioral healthcare is required. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Possesses the knowledge of insurance concepts, major payers, current rates, and managed care issues affecting the hospital and client.EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.