Responsibilities

• Community Relations Specialist Western Pennsylvania- candidate must reside in Armstrong or Butler counties
• This is NOT a remote position. Requires a large amount of time in the field and in the territories covered.
• This is typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm position with occasionally working evenings, weekends and holidays.
• The Meadows Psychiatric Center is the leading behavioral health treatment facility in Central Pennsylvania. We are located a short distance outside State College, PA. The Meadows is a 119 inpatient behavioral health hospital and has been providing comprehensive services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for over 40 years. Visit our website at www.themeadows.net
• The Meadows Psychiatric Center is looking for a qualified candidate for our Community Relations Specialist position. This position represents the facility to the community, interested persons and potential referral sources within the identified market service area. They assist in the organization and implementation of the marketing plan. Assists the Director of Business Development in the development and coordination of projects. The Business Development/Community Relations Specialist performs local marketing functions as assigned by the Director of Business Development. This position involves daily travel in a defined geographic territory to meet with contacts with primary referral sources including hospitals, crisis centers, psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, other physicians and other community resources. They are responsible to stay current on the major competitors in the market and service catchment area. Travel is required for 90% of the role. This role will be responsible for the following areas: Western region of Pennsylvania
• Establish and maintain a tracking system for admissions via professional referrals.
• Acknowledge admissions to referral sources and provide necessary information promptly; maintain communication logs and distribute relevant information.
• Address specific requests and needs of referral sources, including admission procedures, program descriptions, and treatment plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of discharge summaries to referral sources; maintain communication with potential referral resources for business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business administration, communications, health and human services or related field is required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and dependable transportation
• Ability to travel for 90-95% of the role
• Experience in public relations, business development/marketing environment with measurable business development results. Experience in HealthCare marketing. Social Media management experience.
• Strong oral communication skills and an ability to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, strong presentation skills
• Creativity in developing marketing methods to effectively deliver the service message to referral sources

Benefits

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!