Business Development Representative - Coastal South Carolina

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility specializing in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ employees describes working here as a "family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the goal of creating new beginnings.

About the role

The Business Development Representative plays a key role in connecting our facility with the community, referral partners, and organizations that rely on our services. This position focuses on building meaningful relationships, elevating our brand, and helping more individuals access the care they need. As a strategic partner to the Director of Business Development and the wider BD team, you will drive demand for our programs through ethical, mission-aligned outreach and effective marketing practices. You’ll represent the facility with professionalism, confidence, and enthusiasm as one of its most visible ambassadors.

Primary territory will be eastern/coastal South Carolina. The ideal candidate will reside in coastal South Carolina, with 90% regional travel required. This position offers a dynamic schedule based on departmental and facility needs, which may include daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute the facility’s strategic sales plan, nurture assigned accounts and territory, and contribute to the growth goals of the department and organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners and community organizations.
• Represent the facility in a professional and mission-aligned manner.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to increase program demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field required. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree.
• Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of the Southeast behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets, referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, and age-specific programming is preferred.

About the company

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. With approximately 101,500 employees, UHS continues to grow through its subsidiaries, achieving annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. UHS has been recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.