Community Outreach Liaison

BrightQuest Treatment Center in La Mesa, CA is hiring for a Community Outreach Liaison.

Primary Purpose and Function

The Community Outreach Liaison will be the bridge between BrightQuest and the local community, fostering connections with key referral sources, brainstorming and executing potential partnerships or methods for engagement with the local community, maintaining a calendar for outreach events, and working closely with community partners to plan and execute various outreach events. This position will work collaboratively with the Treatment Teams, providers, and referents to ensure quality customer service, communication, and collaboration before, during, and after a client’s treatment stay. This position supports facility admissions and client engagement as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key referral sources such as hospitals, primary care physicians, social service agencies, and other mental health providers.
• Attend community events, conferences, and workshops to increase visibility and network with potential referral sources..
• Conduct presentations and workshops to educate the community about mental health and the services offered by the treatment center.
• Collaborate with local organizations to identify and address community needs related to mental health.
• Maintain the referent database using Salesforce. Ensure that contact information is current, and all activity is recorded daily.
• Works in collaboration with the Admissions team in obtaining requested treatment records for incoming clients, as necessary. Provides treatment records in response to incoming requests with appropriate authorization. Transmits treatment records to continuing care providers, referents, feedback professionals, etc. at the conclusion of each client’s treatment. Prepares and distributes copies of treatment records in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Law.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans in collaboration with the National Executive Director, Director of Admissions & Outreach, and BrightQuest Leadership and regularly analyze and report on referent activities, tracking admissions and referrals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, business administration, psychology, social services or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a business development, marketing, or admissions role in behavioral health or a closely related field.
• Have a sound understanding of mental health and levels of care based on individual’s needs.
• Have a working understanding of in-network providers and criteria for each level of care.
• Must be able to relate well to people inside and outside the organization, use diplomacy and tact to diffuse high-tension situations, and provide solutions for problems that threaten internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly and succinctly communicate verbally and in writing, with effective and dynamic presentation skills.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. Flexibility and adaptability in the schedule are essential.
• This position will require some onsite & local travel to support admissions, tours, and engagement within the San Diego region area.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.

Compensation Range for this position $80K-$140K. Dependent upon experience in the field of mental health.

Benefits Designed for You and Yours

Galen Mental Health and its subsidiary companies are proud to offer full-time employees and their dependents enrollment in multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions. Additionally, the company offers employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Assistance Plans. Employees can choose from a variety of voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance. Furthermore, the company offers generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.

Both full and part-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the company’s 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck. Employees contributing to their 401K plan are 100% vested immediately upon becoming eligible for the company match.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Community engagement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health Admissions: 1 year (Preferred)
• Healthcare Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person