Business Development Representative

About Us Lakeland Behavioral Health System is a proud member of the Acadia Healthcare Family.

We are a leading provider of acute inpatient and residential treatment services for children, adolescents, and seniors.

Lakeland began solely providing psychiatric services in 1989 and has grown into a 206-bed facility, with patients from across the United States.

Job Summary The Business Sales Representative will work within the South East Region of Missouri to provide education and program information to increase referrals and develop new business.

Experience working with all levels of management helpful in navigating through schools, community, government, and healthcare organizations.

Essential Functions Orchestrate and maintain regular, independent work schedule Represent facility in professional and community forums while conveying professionalism and demonstrating LBHS mission Build, grow, and sustain network of referral sources Identify opportunities for partnering and business development Collaborate with Business Development Team, Intake Department, Social Services, Providers, and Administration to accomplish specific goals Increase number of referrals and inquiries with admission-potential Manage leads and ensure smooth admission and discharge processes for clients Communicate regularly with efficiency and effectiveness Utilize project tracking and database system (Salesforce) to document plans, tasks, and analysis Evaluate efficacy of activities to optimize results Create outreach initiatives to regularly communicate 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 Frequently travel throughout region, scheduling meetings and establishing contacts Create educational presentations related to mental health for schools, community, government, and healthcare organizations Key Characteristics Knowledgeable: understanding basic concepts of behavioral health and psychiatric disorders Self-Starting: initiates and performs without outside help Flexible: adapts well to changing environment and directions Team-focused: communicates effectively and works well as a member of a group Goal-driven: devoted to a task with desire for excellence Passionate: shows integrity and belief in wellness and behavioral healthcare Loyal: demonstrates consistent support for a cause Detail-oriented: carries out assignments with all necessary tools for successful completion Autonomous: able to set individual schedule, projects, and goals Ethical: preserves the integrity of Lakeland’s mission and key principles of care Innovative: produces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking License and Certification Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and clean driving record, automobile insurance coverage, and access to reliable automobile.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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