Business Development Representative
Acadia Healthcare, Saint Augustine, FL, United States
Business Development Representative – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL – Opening Late Summer 2026
We are seeking a full-time Business Development Representative to expand lines of service as defined by management by developing and retaining referrals from physicians and other key non-physician referral sources.
Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.
Essential Functions
Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians and management, as well as provide education staff to generate referral sources.
Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.
Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.
Manage leads from referral sources and ensure efficient admissions process for clients.
Increase the number of referral sources within a facility such as with physician, social workers and discharge planners.
Coordinate with clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.
Educate patients, families, community and other referral sources on programs, services and amenities provided within facility.
Coordinate the completion of admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.
Travel frequently within community, scheduling meetings and developing contacts/referral sources.
Document referral sources within appropriate contact management system.
Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide an opportunity to identify potential referral sources.
Maintain existing referral relationships.
Utilize analytic tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively plan and evaluate activity to optimize results.
Represent facility in professional forums and communicate mission in all outreach interactions.
Create outreach initiatives that will regularly communicate facility mission with referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.
Provide the facility or receiving team with appropriate information to facilitate admission when necessary.
Create outreach initiatives that will ensure regular communication with top referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related health or social services field preferred.
Two or more years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days
If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.
Essential Functions
Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians and management, as well as provide education staff to generate referral sources.
Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.
Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.
Manage leads from referral sources and ensure efficient admissions process for clients.
Increase the number of referral sources within a facility such as with physician, social workers and discharge planners.
Coordinate with clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.
Educate patients, families, community and other referral sources on programs, services and amenities provided within facility.
Coordinate the completion of admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.
Travel frequently within community, scheduling meetings and developing contacts/referral sources.
Document referral sources within appropriate contact management system.
Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide an opportunity to identify potential referral sources.
Maintain existing referral relationships.
Utilize analytic tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively plan and evaluate activity to optimize results.
Represent facility in professional forums and communicate mission in all outreach interactions.
Create outreach initiatives that will regularly communicate facility mission with referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.
Provide the facility or receiving team with appropriate information to facilitate admission when necessary.
Create outreach initiatives that will ensure regular communication with top referral sources through phone, email, e-blast, written notes, events, networking and other professional activities.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related health or social services field preferred.
Two or more years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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