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:

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:

• 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. 

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​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. 

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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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