Business Development Representative

Universal Health Services
Sarasota, FL

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services Is Seeking A Business Development Representative

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. The greatest asset at our mental health facility is our staff, comprising highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, professional nurses, social workers, therapists, and mental health technicians who work as a team to uphold La Amistad's reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve behavioral health problems.

Position Summary:

This position represents La Amistad in markets including hospitals, crisis units, physicians, mental health professionals and other assigned groups or agencies. The position assists in the organization and implementation of the marketing plan. Works with the Director of Business Development in the development and coordination of projects. Performs marketing functions as assigned by the Director.

Essential Job Duties :

  • Identifies the most viable, potential referral sources/payers within the target markets and determines how to access those sources.
  • Acts as a facilitator between the referral sources and La Amistad regarding admission communication follow-up.
  • Consistently gains customer commitment throughout the selling process.
  • Provides individualized follow-up services when appropriate.
  • Maintains thorough understanding of competitors' strengths and weaknesses and current positions in the market and reports any updates or changes to the Director of Marketing/Development.
  • Develops a contact list of step-down/alternative placement programs and community resources in assigned markets to assist Admissions and Social Services departments with case management.
  • Develops an individual sales plan, using a product line approach, identifying, developing, and maintaining specific referral accounts each month (average 160 contacts each month)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelors Degree in Marketing or related business field or equivalent work experience in related field.
  • Experience: Minimum two (2)-years in Marketing/Sales, preferably in the Psychiatric and/or Substance Abuse field. Military background a plus!
  • License/Certification: N/A
  • Physical Requirements: Irregular and long hours may be required occasionally. Current Driver's License and car insurance. Some over-night travel is required. Lifting and loading twenty (20) pound boxes containing brochures and/or literature and fifty (50) pound display boards, etc.
  • Other: Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of Business Development or CEO.
  • Travel required. Some commute to the Central Florida office on occasion.

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500 and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Posted 2026-03-15

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