Veterans Affairs Sales Associate

Enthusiastic Behavioral Healthcare Sales Associate Working With Veterans Affairs

Market: Nationwide

Note: This position is 100% remote but you must have the ability to travel multi-state as required

Must have extensive experience working with Veterans Affairs

Associate starting at $55k

Coordinator starting at $80k  

Commensurate with experience

Step into an exceptional opportunity that goes beyond regular sales! Advanced Recovery Systems is on a mission to provide top-notch behavioral healthcare, treating addiction, substance use disorders and mental health issues. 

As part of our Veterans Affairs Community Outreach team, you will manage your portfolio in an assigned territory, connecting with  Veteran Affair Medical Centers and outpatient centers within regions in the United States or as designated.  This is not just a sales job - a chance to have a meaningful impact, reconnecting lives with the joy of health and well-being.

Candidates, especially those in long-term recovery with a true passion for making a difference through consultative sales, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Advanced Recovery Systems?

1. Be part of a network of facilities across the US, applying an advanced approach to patient care.
2. Join an integrated behavioral healthcare management company putting behavioral health front and center.
3. Contribute to our striving goal of helping individuals live healthy, happy lives free from the weight of substance abuse or mental illness.
4. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic models that truly make a difference.

 If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to a team that makes a tangible difference in people's lives, apply today and help us further our mission. Let's champion the cause for healthy and happy lives together! Apply now!

The Veterans Affairs Community Outreach Associate will represent the Company brand to Veterans Affairs across the United States and will execute community outreach/marketing projects/business development initiatives as directed by the VP of Business Development and Regional Outreach Director(s). They will focus on building census and creating sustainable community support and be a liaison to clinical staff to effectively manage client care plans.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Possess an advanced skillset and knowledge of working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and other facilities related to their network.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with senior management, physicians, clinicians, admissions, and members of the business development team
• Travel via air or car to visit Veteran Affair Medical Centers and outpatient centers within regions in the United States or as designated.
• Assist with creating and strengthening referral relationships
• Assist with organizing and planning onsite facility-specific events and tours
• Ability to create and strengthen care coordination by working with clinical staff to effectively manage client care plans and communicate with family members on patient status
• Organize quarterly CEU presentations and events and assist with facility specific conference registrations
• This position will require detailed access to PHI and communication with providers within ARS involved in the treatment of the patient.
• Consistent communication with Case Management / DOA/ Ops/ Clinical/ Medical

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Flexible, adaptable and eager to learn with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion
• Knowledge of treatment industry a plus
• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Excellent project management, organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, writing skills, communication and presentation skills including the ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally with senior levels of management
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, sales, business or related field preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in business development, referral relations or relationship management required.  Or case management, social work, social services highly preferred. 
• Experience working with or for the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs behavioral healthcare industry Or case management, social work, social services highly preferred.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to establish long-term relationships with referral sources; represent the company in marketing related activities
• Proficiency in extenal communications
• Proficiency in sales and marketing
• Capable of establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Ability to manage independent projects and tasks
• Ability to travel locally and nationally (Approximately 25% travel)

BENEFITS:

• Pay: Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.  PLUS Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee.
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.