Director - Business Development

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Located on the beautiful MS Gulf Coast Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult, substance abuse, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for those seeking treatment for mental illness.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Development serves as an essential member of the senior leadership team and responsible for directing the development and continuous refinement of the facility's business development plan. In consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and other senior management staff, this position designs, develops, implements and directs the business development strategic goals, philosophy, policies, procedures, and systems for the Business Development Department and the facility.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct the development and continuous refinement of the facility's comprehensive business development plan, within the scope of the changing health care environment.

• Consult with the CEO, and senior management staff, in overseeing, developing and implementing facility business development strategies.

• Develop and implement monthly, seasonal and annual strategies, and evaluates results

• Maintain a schedule of primary accounts including business, industry, EAPs, managed care clients,physicians/licensed practitioners, and allied health professionals

• Maintain business development referral admission records and statistics, including the preparation of business development reports and materials.

• Maintain and develop key business development accounts and respond to all business development opportunities

• Prepares annual reports and budgeting reports for the facility.

• Develop and implement community workshops and seminars, held at the facility or in the community.

• Direct and coordinate all media relations functions.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Free Basic Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health area, marketing, business administration or related field; Master's Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years experience in a health care business development management position with extensive business development experience resulting in measurable results, and with direct experience developing managed care agreements (especially with capitation and at-risk areas.) In addition, detailed knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles.

Licensure: Must have a valid driver's 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

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