Job Description
About Community Minds : Community Minds , a growing mental health outpatient clinic based in Westbury, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by providing high-quality mental health services. We're currently seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to join our team and support our mission by building referral relationships within the healthcare community. This role will work closely with PsychiaTreat's leadership and operations teams to drive referrals from a variety of healthcare providers, helping expand access to mental health care.
Position Overview : As a Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships with key referral sources, including primary and specialty care physicians, hospital discharge planners, and medical clinic coordinators. You'll play a crucial role in connecting patients with our services by establishing and growing partnerships across our target market. This is a full-time role based primarily in the field, with approximately 20% of your time working directly in the community.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and foster relationships with healthcare providers and referral sources to increase patient volume for Community Minds' clinic.
- Partner with our operations team to coordinate outreach efforts, ensuring a strong local presence and consistent touchpoints with referral partners.
- Conduct regular virtual and in-person visits to primary and specialty care offices, hospital discharge departments, and other key referral sources.
- Arrange educational meetings between PsychiaTreat's clinical staff and potential referral partners to facilitate direct, meaningful interactions.
- Attend relevant local conferences and community marketing events to build awareness of PsychiaTreat's services.
- Deepen relationships with senior leaders of healthcare organizations to secure a reliable pipeline of referrals.
- Uphold high standards of integrity, ensuring compliance with company policies, healthcare regulations, and best practices.
Requirements
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.1-3 years of experience in business development, marketing, or sales within the healthcare sector.Proven experience and success with referral-building in outpatient or mental health settings.Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.Proficiency with data-driven decision-making and experience in using metrics to prioritize outreach efforts.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.Preferred Experience :
Background in mental health or psychiatric services.Familiarity with no-fault and workers' compensation.Leadership experience in a business development or sales environment.Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan : Company match up to 4% of base salary
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous PTO policy in accordance with company standards
Sick Leave : In compliance with New York State regulations