What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Clinical Liaison position at Nexus Health Systems?
National Clinical Liaison – Pediatric Behavioral Health
Location: National Territory (Travel Required)
About Nexus Health Systems
For more than three decades, Nexus Health Systems has been a national leader in providing specialized medical and behavioral care for children and adolescents with complex neurological, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Through our hospitals and residential programs across the U.S., Nexus bridges medical and behavioral services — delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that helps families heal and thrive.
At Nexus, we’re mending minds and rebuilding lives.
Position Summary
The National Clinical Liaison serves as a strategic clinical sales representative for Nexus Health Systems, driving admissions growth through relationship development, referral expansion, and market strategy across assigned territories.
This role focuses heavily on pediatric behavioral health populations and works closely with hospitals, school districts, providers, case managers, payors, and families to connect children with appropriate levels of specialized care.
The ideal candidate blends clinical credibility with business development expertise and thrives in a relationship-driven healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong referral relationships with hospitals, behavioral health providers, school systems, and community partners
- Drive new business development while expanding existing referral networks nationally
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with organizational services and patient needs
- Execute weekly territory plans and meet/exceed assigned sales goals
- Represent Nexus at conferences, industry events, and professional seminars
- Conduct competitive market and referral trend analysis to guide growth strategies
- Coordinate clinical presentations and educational outreach to referral partners
- Maintain accurate activity tracking and reporting through Enquire CRM
- Stay current on licensing regulations, payor requirements, and healthcare trends
- Communicate progress, opportunities, and challenges to leadership consistently
- Utilize community resource knowledge to support families and partners
- Perform sales activities in a cost-effective, strategic manner
- Participate in company sales meetings and training initiatives
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years in healthcare or hospital-based environment
- Proven experience in referral development, clinical liaison, or healthcare sales
- Strong background in relationship management and client services
- Experience building and executing territory sales plans
- Pediatric behavioral health or complex care experience strongly preferred
Licensure (Preferred)
- LPC, LCSW, RN, or equivalent clinical license