Professional Relations Liaison Healthcare Business Development

Relief Mental Health is seeking a driven business development and sales professional in the western suburb communities with a strong track record in business development within the mental health and medical field. This role requires an independently motivated individual who excels at building strategic relationships with healthcare providers, identifying growth opportunities, and driving measurable results. The primary responsibility is to educate prospectice referral sources and expand referral networks particularly among psychiatrists, healthcare providers and private practices to generate admissions for our cutting edge mental health programs including TMS and Spravato treatments.

This position is ideal for someone with proven sales success, a consultative approach to relationship-building, and a deep understanding of how to drive business growth in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations
• Proactively identify and pursue new referral sources through networking, cold calling, drop-ins, and industry connections
• Track and maintain updates on all activities in company CRM
• Develop and execute growth-focused sales strategies to exceed territory goals.
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and professional events, positioning our programs as trusted solutions
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales referral targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Demonstrate expert product knowledge and communicate the clinical and patient benefits of TMS and Spravato programs effectively.
• Maintain a robust pipeline, leveraging CRM tools for accurate reporting, documentation, and follow-up
• Work flexible hours that may include nights and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned
• Up to 80% travel throughout assigned territory and beyond when necessary
  
  
  

Strategic Growth & Market Development

• Conduct thorough market research including competitive analysis, demographic studies, and industry trends
• Be the liaison between the community and the clinics while representing the organization at local events and meetings
• Create and implement territory development plans designed to expand reach and maximize referral engagement
• Work cross-functionally with leadership and clinical teams to ensure alignment between sales efforts and service delivery
  
  
  

Relationship Management

• Engage in regular face-to-face interactions with referral sources to build trust and credibility
• Partner with Marketing to inform on local market trends, conditions and needs
• Deliver exceptional follow-up and ensure long-term relationship growth
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor in the mental health treatment landscape
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and successful sales experience
• 3 years of proven sales/business development experience in the medical or healthcare industry
• Experience in the mental health field strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets and growing referral networks
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license/insurance required
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped performance-based bonuses
• Team and individual development opportunities
• Professional development and growth within organization
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities