Director of Business Development - Behavioral Health

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) is a Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment facility dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to children ages 10 - 18 and support to their families. We have been serving youth across the country since 1997 with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, Indiana. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program supports those who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

About the role

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Director of Business Development to lead our referral growth strategy and strengthen our presence in the behavioral health community. This individual will drive census growth by cultivating and managing referral relationships with providers who service children and families, developing strategic marketing initiatives, and positioning the Midwest Center as a trusted, accredited resource for mental health treatment. This role works cross-functionally with admissions, clinical, and executive leadership to ensure a seamless referral-to-admission process while upholding the highest ethical and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Referral & relationship development
• Admissions & census support
• Strategic marketing
• Data, reporting, and strategy
• Compliance & ethics
• Team leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (healthcare administration, marketing, business) required; master’s degree preferred
• 5 - 8 years of work experience in healthcare sales, behavioral health, or clinical field
• 3 years of work experience with social media branding
• Established referral network in behavioral health is a major plus
• Strong understanding of insurance/payer landscape

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.