Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking an experienced Business Development Representative to enhance our team of dedicated professionals. Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply.

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive benefits package for our team members. Current benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policies to support work-life balance.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts across a wide range of products and services through our Employee Discount Program.
• Support in Times of Need: Access to our Employee Disaster Assistance Program for unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Planning: Participate in the Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with robust investment options.
• Professional Development: Benefit from an excellent training program to enhance your skills.
• Career Advancement: Experience professional growth opportunities unparalleled in the industry, within a national network of hospitals and facilities.

Purpose Statement:

Expand lines of service as defined by management by developing and retaining referrals from physicians and other key non-physician referral sources.

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 the 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 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 the mission in all outreach interactions.
• Create outreach initiatives that will regularly communicate the 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.
• Create outreach initiatives that will 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/Skill Requirements:

• 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/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.