Director of Business Development

Responsibilities As the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. Job Duties include: Lead, manage, and supervise the Business Development Team to ensure they maintain existing referral source relationships, develop new marketing opportunities in the facility’s service area, and maintain a minimum number of contacts per week. Ensure the team maintains communication with referral sources and clinical staff to obtain information regarding the general progress of patients to provide feedback to referral sources. Contribute to the organization’s success by effectively marketing both the hospital and alternative services. What We Offer You Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Close to Hamburg & I‑75 Free parking on premises Free meal with each shift Qualifications Job Qualifications: Education: Business or other related field. Master of Business Administration or related field is preferred. Minimum Associate Degree with 5 years mental health experience required. Certifications/Licensure: None. Experience: Three to five years of experience in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships required. Five to eight years preferred. Other Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr