Director of Business Development and Marketing

Description Are you an enterprising professional in behavioral health sales with business development skills and a marketing expert? Join us as our Business Development and Marketing Director at Devereux League City! Why Join Us? Work independently to bring on innovative programs that transform lives. Be part of a national team that welcomes unique individuals who are driven to be the very best in the country. Competitive salary range from $95,000-$125,000 commensurate upon experience/education. Up to $5,000.00 available for relocation! ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty‑five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Responsibilities Marketing & Outreach Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives to enhance program awareness and enrollment. Partner with our national marketing office on digital marketing, social media, and content creation to promote the program’s services. Represent Devereux Texas League City at conferences, community events, and networking engagements. Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for growth, differentiation and adapt strategies accordingly to ensure consistent referral volume in alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with finance, admissions, and contracting to develop new funding partnerships. Lead marketing initiatives to include developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to increase program visibility, build payer and referral agency relationships, and drive referrals. Business Development Analyze market demands and the highly competitive landscape to identify and pursue new revenue sources nationwide. Respond to business opportunities, including RFPs, with superior writing and innovative thinking. Manage final stage of the sales cycle including negotiation and contract signing. Oversee admissions and utilization management team for our esteemed residential treatment program. Nurture current business relationships and proactively establish new relationships with referral sources, including school districts, state agencies, Medicaid programs and MCOs, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations nationwide. Admissions and Utilization Management Lead the admissions and utilization management team in managing inquiries, referrals, and payer processes. Ensure a smooth and client‑centered admissions experience for individuals, families, and referral sources. Develop and refine admission procedures to enhance efficiency and accessibility. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to assess referral fit, program capacity, and placement options within the program. Ensure that utilization management processes are timely, thorough, and in alignment with payer requirements for consistent payment for services. The selected candidate will be a team player and work collaboratively, not afraid to roll up our sleeves for our noble cause. Ability to travel up to 25%. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Health Care, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Communications, Human Services, Education, Organizational Leadership or Business Administration. Experience Minimum 5 years of extensive experience in marketing, admissions or business development experience, preferably in the autism/IDD/behavioral health space. Proven ability to independently develop and implement marketing and sales strategies that successfully drove growth and engagement. Excellent writing and communication skills. A relationship‑builder! Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization with local and remote stakeholders is required. Benefits Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work‑life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health