DIR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Meridell Achievement Ctr; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and generous 

Paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, a 134-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin, seeks a Director of Business Development to lead Community Education and drive strategic growth for youth services.

Reporting to the CEO and collaborating with senior staff, you will design, implement, and refine goals, policies, and systems for the Business Development Department while tracking market data and trends to inform plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• MBA or related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of director or manager‑level experience in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Community Education/Business Development efforts and refine the facility’s business development plan.
• Design, implement, and direct strategic goals, policies, procedures, and systems while overseeing the Business Development Department.
• Reports, analyzes, and presents current market data and trends and recommends and implements appropriate strategic plans.

Skills

Market awareness

Referral development

Sales management

Communication skills

Territory management

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or related field preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134‑bed, seclusion‑free psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60‑acre campus features mature oaks, rolling hills, walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have seven unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs, and offer a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24‑hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

The Director of Business Development, as an essential member of the Senior Management Staff, directs Community Education/Business Development efforts and continuously refines the facility’s business development plan. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other senior staff, the Director designs, implements, and directs strategic goals, policies, procedures, and systems while overseeing the Business Development Department. This position reports, analyzes, and presents current market data and trends and recommends and implements appropriate strategic plans.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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 for nursing education at Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet insurance
• More information on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with a record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception, UHS became a Fortune 500 corporation with 2025 annual revenues of $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and was listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. The company operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required
• Master of Business Administration or related field is highly preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of director or manager‑level experience in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record

Knowledge and Skills

• Market awareness
• Knowledge of competitors
• Knowledge of potential referral sources
• Communication and selling skills
• Proven skills in managing a geographic territory
• Basic supervisory skills

EEO Statement

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