Director Business Development

Responsibilities

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We’re an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person’s care—and we’re looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do -  Director of Business Development

The Director of Business Development, as an essential member of the Senior Management Staff, is responsible for directing the Community Education/Business Development efforts, and development and continuous refinement of the facility’s business development plan. Consulting 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 and oversees all of the Business Development Department. This position is responsible for reporting, analyzing and presenting current market data and trends and for recommending/implementing appropriate Business Development strategic plans.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field is required; Master’s Degree a plus. Combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years director or manager level experience in a health care business development position with extensive community education/ business development experience resulting in measurable results, and with direct experience developing managed care agreements. In addition, detailed knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles.

• Licensure: Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

• Additional: CPR certification, CPI and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.  Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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