About PsychiaTreat: PsychiaTreat a growing mental health outpatient clinic based in Westbury is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals families and communities by providing highquality 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 fulltime 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 PsychiaTreat s 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 inperson 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.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development marketing or sales within the healthcare sector.
- Proven experience and success with referralbuilding in outpatient or mental health settings.
- Strong communication organizational and relationshipbuilding skills.
- Proficiency with datadriven decisionmaking and experience in using metrics to prioritize outreach efforts.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a proactive goaloriented mindset.
- Valid driver s license and a clean driving record.
Preferred Experience:
- Background in mental health or psychiatric services.
- Familiarity with nofault and workers compensation.
- Leadership experience in a business development or sales environment.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: Reflecting experience and role requirements with opportunities for growth.
Health & Wellness: Medical insurance contribution along with dental vision and life insurance options.
Retirement: 401(k) with company contribution.
Work Environment: Be part of a collaborative supportive team that values your expertise.
MissionDriven Culture: Contribute to an organization focused on improving mental health care.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in medical billing, preferably in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Certifications: ICD-10 certification required; certification in medical billing and coding (e.g., AAPC, AMBA) is a plus. Software Skills: Proficiency in billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems. Coding Knowledge: Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10 coding, and insurance reimbursement processes. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with no-fault and/or workers' compensation billing and prior leadership experience. Skills: Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and thrive in a startup environment.