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Business Development Director

Facility Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Location Portsmouth, VA
Career Area Other
Schedule Full Time
Workplace On-site
Job Shift Day
Date Posted 12/05/2025
Job ID #324150

Business Development Director

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Health is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer and employee we serve.

How you'll contribute:

A Business Development Director who excels in this role:

  • Provides effective account management of assigned accounts.
  • Actively seeks to identify new potential referral sources.
  • Assists in ensuring all admissions are well-coordinated with the hospital's intake and referral office, business office, MD and case management.
  • Attends and contributes to BD team meetings and appropriate sub-committee meetings.
  • Develops monthly/quarterly business development plans for assigned accounts as required.
  • Routinely participates in relevant community organized meetings and programs.
  • Participates in the development and execution of marketing special events as assigned by the Director of BD.
  • Assists the Director of BD in maintaining the marketing budget and recommends cost saving measures.
  • Keeps referral sources informed of program changes within the hospital.
  • Consistently markets the hospital to build community awareness and ensure a positive image of the hospital.
  • Displays fiscal responsibility.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration or related field preferred, combination of education and professional experience may be acceptable

Additional requirements include:

  • Previous experience in business development at psychiatric healthcare facility preferred
  • Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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