Behavioral Health Sr. Account Executive

Job Description

Job Description

About Sage Elevate:

 

Founded in 2025 in Tampa, Sage Elevate is transforming care for individuals living with

mental health and substance use disorders.

We specialize in providing personalized medication therapy for behavioral health

conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder,

and opioid addiction. At Sage Elevate, we believe in empowering mental wellness

through evidence-based treatments, delivered in supportive and respectful care

environments.

Building on the legacy of innovation and compassion established by our sister company,

Sage Infusion, Sage Elevate is committed to expanding access to high-quality

behavioral health care across Florida. Our approach is centered on the individual,

ensuring each patient receives expert clinical support, transparent guidance, and a

treatment plan tailored to their unique needs.

 

Position Summary:

 

As a Senior Strategic Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating new

referral sources, building trusted provider relationships, and driving patient growth

across your assigned territory. You will serve as a key liaison between Sage Elevate

and behavioral health providers, leveraging your consultative sales skills and healthcare

knowledge to promote our suite of mental health and addiction-focused therapies.

This role requires a strong understanding of the psychiatric and behavioral health

landscape, with experience engaging psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners,

addiction specialists, PHP (Partial Hospitalization Programs), IOP (Intensive Outpatient

Programs), detox centers, and community mental health organizations.

The ideal candidate is a proven hunter with a track record of opening new accounts,

activating new sites, and building long-term referral partnerships in the behavioral health

space.

Requirements

  Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to achieve or exceed sales, referral, and

patient growth targets

• Identify and cultivate relationships with psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, addiction

medicine providers, therapists, PHPs, IOPs, detox centers, MAT clinics, and

behavioral

health organizations

• Conduct outbound outreach, schedule and lead meetings, and present Sage Elevate’s

value proposition to prospective clients and referral sources

• Educate providers and patients on Sage Elevate’s behavioral health therapies and

treatment pathways

• Build referral pipelines for patients with depression, treatment-resistant depression,

bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, and opioid dependence

• Open new accounts and activate underperforming or dormant referral sources

• Maintain frequent, value-added communication with new and existing accounts to

drive

loyalty and referrals

• Address client questions, concerns, and objections with a consultative and solutions-

focused approach

• Leverage data to monitor trends, analyze territory performance, and refine market

strategy

• Recapture former patients through strategic engagement and relationship-building

efforts

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth onboarding and

exceptional patient experiences

• Monitor competitors’ activities, services, and market trends to remain informed and

agile

in the behavioral health space

• Attend educational workshops, psychiatric conferences, and addiction recovery

industry

events to stay current and build professional networks

• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and submit timely activity reports and

sales

updates

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or

equivalent

healthcare experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in behavioral health, psychiatry,

addiction treatment, specialty pharmacy, or related healthcare industries

• Proven track record of opening new accounts and activating new referral sites

• Existing experience working with or calling on psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs,

behavioral

health groups, addiction treatment centers, or community mental health programs

strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of behavioral health diagnoses including depression, bipolar

disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, and opioid dependence

• Working knowledge of psychiatric treatment models including medication-assisted

treatment (MAT), long-acting injectables (LAIs), PHP/IOP workflows, and addiction

recovery pathways

• Understanding of the healthcare industry, provider landscape, referral dynamics, and

payer environment

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and growth targets

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills

• Proficiency in CRM software (HubSpot and Sales Rabbit preferred), Google

Workspace

and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory; valid driver’s license required

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a fast-

paced

environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with behavioral health therapies such as Spravato, Vivitrol, Invega,

Abilify, Aristada, or Brixadi

• Established network within Florida’s psychiatric or behavioral health community

• Familiarity with payer pathways, prior authorizations, and specialty medication access

in behavioral health.

 

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Passion for improving mental health outcomes and expanding access to behavioral

healthcare

• Consultative mindset with a focus on solving provider and patient challenges

• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a growing, mission-driven company

• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions

• Strong team collaborator who contributes to a positive company culture.

 

Sage Elevate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed

to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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