Growth Director, Behavioral Health Partnerships

Ascension Recovery Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Renewal Falls Recovery Center is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead referral development, market growth, and community engagement. This field-based leadership role focuses on admissions growth, strategic partnerships, and building Renewal Falls as a premier provider of substance use disorder treatment in the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development within healthcare, excels at relationship-building, and can travel locally and regionally to engage with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of business development experience.
• Proven ability to drive admissions growth and build referral networks.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health or healthcare.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to achieve census and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources including hospitals, providers, therapists, case managers, and community partners.
• Identify and cultivate new referral opportunities and strategic partnerships across Iowa and surrounding markets.
• Collaborate with admissions and operations teams to optimize conversion rates and patient experience.
• Monitor referral pipeline, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Represent Renewal Falls at community events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Conduct regular outreach, including in-person meetings, presentations, and educational sessions.
• Track and report key performance metrics including referrals, admissions, and conversion rates.
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including new service lines and market expansion.
• Maintain knowledge of payer mix, program offerings, and length of stay to support strategic positioning.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Renewal Falls Recovery Center is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead referral development, market growth, and community engagement. This field-based leadership role focuses on admissions growth, strategic partnerships, and building Renewal Falls as a premier provider of substance use disorder treatment in the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development within healthcare, excels at relationship-building, and can travel locally and regionally to engage with