Director of Business Development - Inpatient Psych

Job ID: 375808Location: ATLANTA, GeorgiaEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: Administration, Admissions, Behavioral Health, Business Development, Management, Marketing & Advertising, Operations, Other, Patient Care Support, Support StaffDetails: PEACHFORD BHS OF ATLANTA; Day; Peachford Hospital; Not Remote; 40Posted: 2026-10-16Responsibilities Director of Business Development & Marketing Private Psychiatric Hospital Peachford Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Business Development to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! Since 1973, Peachford Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. Peachford is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services to children, adolescent, adults and seniors. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Peachford strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community. Visit us online at: Position Summary: The Director of Business Development is responsible for directing and implementation of the hospital's Business Development Plan. This position develops and directs the business development strategic goals, philosophy, policies, procedures and systems or the Business Development Department. The Director of Business Development also 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 hospital management team, the Director of Business Development is actively involved in discussions related to a wide variety of facility issues including strategic planning, potential growth opportunities, future projects and improvements in programing. In addition, 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 communicates issues or potential problems proactively, especially with CEO and Director of Admissions/Intake. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement plans that support the facility-marketing plan. Support and emulate high customer service standards internally and externally. Participate in clinical orientation to units and stay abreast of service changes that may be important to facility customer base. Participate in leadership meetings. Reference Customer Oriented Selling process in daily account management activity. Establish consistent contact with potential referral sources. Maintain documentation associated with account management activities. Support the facility public relations campaign. Assist the COO and other leadership members in carrying out other facility activities. Benefits: Competitive salary. Exemplary health and related insurance after 30 days. 28 days Paid Time Off an Extended Leave Bank. Opportunity to purchase stock at discounted prices. 401(k) Plan with a generous company match. Three meals a day provided at no cost to employees. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition Reimbursement Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Qualifications Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required. Masters of Business Administration or related field highly preferred. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree. Experience: Three years healthcare marketing and/or sales experience required with experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Experience should include work in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships. Other: Local Travel 80 – 100%; Must hold a valid drivers’ license 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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. 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