Business Development Liaison

Who Is Porch Light Health? Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment.

Job Description:
Porch Light Health is seeking a full time Business Development Liaison for our Durango CO and Farmington NM locations. The Business Development Liaison is responsible for seeking out and developing new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and new patient referrals to Porch Light Health. Business Development Representative will demonstrate the skills and abilities to manage and document local and targeted areas to increase patient referrals, strategic partnerships, and revenue. This role works with Director of Community Engagement & Development, Medical Operations, Customer Service, and Administrative teams to support the organization's brand image and organizational mission.
Reports to: Director of Medical and Behavioral Health Partnerships

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develops, creates, and builds a contact/referral database network in assigned territory; increases referrals and new patient admissions through a variety of campaigns – call, email, text, online meetings – that leverage MAT services & partnership development.

Coordinates with Business Development Manager to help develop long-term referent relationships – Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs), Partial Hospitalization Detox Programs, Health Systems/Hospitals, Outpatient Primary Care/Pain Clinics, Case Managers/Social Services from Law Enforcement/Corrections/Shelters, and other Service Professionals providing treatment to the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) population

Monitors and evaluates the activities of the competition in the territory and identifies opportunities to develop preferred partnerships

Build meaningful, lasting connections/relationships with these organizations and individuals in order to become their first phone call when seeking help for a patient, client or loved one in need of addiction treatment

Acts as liaison between referents and the admissions and the PLH clinical staff.

Maintains active contacts – calls, email, text, online meetings to drive interest in Porch Light Health services and new patient referrals/admissions

Promotes Porch Light Healths vision, mission and brand with internal and external stakeholders/patients.

Adheres to HIPAA, privacy, and confidentiality standards of practice. Works with the highest integrity.

Skills/Knowledge:

Expert --sales, marketing, and relationship building skills

Willingness to learn SUD and general healthcare delivery. Ability to interface with medical and clinical providers

Ability to learn how the Porch Light Health mission is differentiated and works collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment

Demonstrated “closer” skills driving referrals and admissions

Enthusiastic, flexible and displays ability to work well staff at all levels

Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in building and maintaining relationships with referents, patients, families, and team members

Strong follow-up skills characterized by self-motivation, high energy performance, and assertiveness

Documents all contacts consistently and clearly with defined next steps

Creates the impetus for referents to make referrals on a consistent basis

Thinks strategically about the role and how to effectively contribute to Porch Light Healths success

Demonstrates persistence, integrity, and determination in achieving goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Direct sales experience, preferred prior experience within the SUD healthcare industry.

Experience in working within multi-channel marketing team to drive business growth.

Prior experience or knowledge of Addiction and Mental Health treatment, (helpful but not required)

Critical thinking and problem solving to drive revenue and patient referrals/partnerships

Valid Driver License with Insurance with reliable transportation

Pay: $65,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on location, education and experience.
Position requires travel to Las Cruces, NM Region

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Anticipated Application Window - This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting.  However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.