Acadia Healthcare
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Acadia Healthcare .
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. With a growing network of 250+ behavioral healthcare facilities, over 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, and more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand‑alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to be a world‑class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
In partnership with Orlando Health, Acadia has formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate a state‑of‑the‑art, two‑story, 144‑bed behavioral health hospital in Apopka, Florida. Slated to open in Spring 2026, the facility will consolidate Orlando Health’s behavioral health services and expand community capacity for high‑quality psychiatric care.
Essential Functions
Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians, and management to generate referral sources.
Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.
Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.
Manage leads from referral sources and ensure an efficient admissions process for clients.
Increase the number of referral sources within facilities, such as with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners.
Coordinate with the clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.
Educate patients, families, community members, and other referral sources on programs, services, and amenities provided within the facility.
Coordinate the completion of the admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.
Travel frequently within the community to schedule meetings and develop contacts/referral sources.
Document referral sources within the appropriate contact management system.
Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide opportunities 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 the facility in professional forums and communicate the mission in all outreach interactions.
Create outreach initiatives that regularly communicate the facility mission with 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 & Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related health or social services field preferred.
Two or more years of experience in sales and/or marketing required.
Licenses & 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Mental Health Care
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Business Development Representative
role at
Acadia Healthcare .
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. With a growing network of 250+ behavioral healthcare facilities, over 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, and more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand‑alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light, and our mission is to be a world‑class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
In partnership with Orlando Health, Acadia has formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate a state‑of‑the‑art, two‑story, 144‑bed behavioral health hospital in Apopka, Florida. Slated to open in Spring 2026, the facility will consolidate Orlando Health’s behavioral health services and expand community capacity for high‑quality psychiatric care.
Essential Functions
Collaborate closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, physicians, and management to generate referral sources.
Develop strong relationships with key referral sources.
Identify opportunities for partnering and growth.
Manage leads from referral sources and ensure an efficient admissions process for clients.
Increase the number of referral sources within facilities, such as with physicians, social workers, and discharge planners.
Coordinate with the clinical assessment team on referrals for admission based on the services provided by the facility.
Educate patients, families, community members, and other referral sources on programs, services, and amenities provided within the facility.
Coordinate the completion of the admission process and ensure appropriate resources are obtained.
Travel frequently within the community to schedule meetings and develop contacts/referral sources.
Document referral sources within the appropriate contact management system.
Develop events and educational forums that demonstrate programs and provide opportunities 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 the facility in professional forums and communicate the mission in all outreach interactions.
Create outreach initiatives that regularly communicate the facility mission with 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 & Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related health or social services field preferred.
Two or more years of experience in sales and/or marketing required.
Licenses & 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Mental Health Care
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