Service Development Director

The Service Development Director (SDD) is responsible for the Implementation of Business and Marketing Plans for the facility. Establishes strategic marketing plans to achieve the facility’s objectives. Manages the marketing department’s operating budgets and plans by territory. The Service Development Director collects information from referring professional or facilities then meets with potential patients and conducts pre-admission screenings as a liaision between the source and hospital to obtain detail information in determining admission eligibility.

The Service Development Director assists with care alternatives for patients and families that don’t meet the Hospitals level of care requirements or program services. The Service Development Director communicates results of the prescreening process and recommendations to the patient/family and referral source per company policy. This position is active in the community development of services. The SDD leads the SDR’s and are available for consultative and provide educational services throughout the month.

The Service Development Department promotes mental health prevention awareness. The SDD develops positive relationships with community resources and networks to provide a seamless continuum of care and maintain positive collaborative relationships. The ultimate goal of this position is to improve overall community education for all mental health needs and patients referred to the organization.