Director of Business Development

Responsibilities Wekiva Springs Center has been providing quality behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to adults and senior adults in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding area for over 16 years. Our beautiful campus is specifically designed to facilitate healing and recovery. Our 120‑bed facility is located near J Turner Butler Boulevard and I‑95 South. At Wekiva Springs Center, our diverse continuum of care programs is designed to help patients achieve stability and develop coping skills that can promote long‑term recovery and mental wellness. Wekiva Springs Center offers inpatient and outpatient programming to accommodate the severity of each patient’s condition. We provide a safe and secure environment for addressing the pressing problems that can dominate those lives in our care. The Director of Business Development oversees the provision of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service activities within the Marketing Department. The Director of Business Development is responsible for achieving the desired utilization of the organization’s continuum of care through the effective application of marketing principles and methods. As a member of the facility management team, the Director of Business Development is actively involved in discussions related to a wide variety of facility issues including, but not limited to, strategic planning, potential growth opportunities, future projects, changes in programming/protocols, recruitment, and retention. The Director of Business Development is responsible for the facility’s strategic marketing plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, management of all sales and business development activities and maintaining an active and productive working relationship with internal departments and communicating issues or potential problems proactively, especially with the CEO and Director of Admissions/Intake. Hours are based on departmental and facility needs and may include day, evening, and weekend hours, as directed by the CEO/Managing Director. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Loan Forgiveness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field is required; Master’s Degree a plus. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: At least three (3) years’ leadership experience in a health care business development position with extensive community education/business development experience resulting in measurable results, and with direct experience developing managed care agreements (especially with capitation and at‑risk areas). Candidates with detailed knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles highly preferred. Five (5) years’ prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting highly preferred. Licensure: Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record. Knowledge/Skill: Prefer knowledge of the Jacksonville metro area behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, and age‑specific programming. Must possess demonstrated superior leadership abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in application of marketing principles including product, placement, pricing and promotion as well as management of sales, advertising, social media, online presence and public relations resources; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection and analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation; strategic planning skills; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; teaching or training skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services