Regional Director of Business Development –Ohio

Acadia Healthcare • Columbus, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Regional Director of Business Development – Ohio Market Lead growth. Strengthen partnerships. Make a meaningful impact in behavioral health across Ohio. Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Regional Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives across the Ohio market . This leader will oversee Business Development teams, drive strategic census and payer mix goals, and build influential relationships with referral partners throughout the region. The selected candidate will have an on-site office at Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry in Columbus, OH . What We Offer Competitive base salary (based on experience and Ohio market conditions) Annual discretionary bonus opportunity Generous PTO , paid holidays, and work-life balance Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match Career advancement opportunities across Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities Mission-driven culture focused on improving lives and supporting communities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of healthcare business development experience (behavioral health strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver growth results.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong organization, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-paced multi-facility environment.
• Ability to travel regionally across Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.
• behavioral health strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth for multiple Ohio facilities, driving census, admissions, and payer mix performance.
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development Directors and Managers.
• Build strong referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, discharge planners, and community partners.
• Use market and payer data to prioritize focus counties and identify new business opportunities.
• Partner closely with intake, admissions, and hospital leadership to address barriers to admissions.
• Represent Acadia in the Ohio behavioral health community to enhance brand presence and strengthen partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (based on experience and Ohio market conditions)
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Generous PTO , paid holidays, and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities across Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities
• Mission-driven culture focused on improving lives and supporting communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees