Vice President, Business Development

Community Health Alliance-Ohio; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Alliance in Fairfield, OH seeks an executive leader to develop and drive strategic business development initiatives, expanding access to behavioral health services. You will cultivate referrals, partnerships, and service line expansion while guiding growth priorities with leadership.

The role requires a track record of building networks with hospitals, payers, and community partners, plus strong analytical and negotiation skills. Travel up to 50% across Ohio is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in business development, strategic planning, healthcare operations, marketing, or relationship management
• Proven success developing referral networks, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives
• Strong analytical, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and data reporting tools
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the State of Ohio

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives that drive organizational growth and expand access to behavioral health services.
• Identify and cultivate new referral sources, payer partnerships, community collaborations, and service line expansion opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, health systems, physicians, community organizations, employers, schools, courts, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, referral patterns, reimbursement opportunities, and competitive intelligence to guide strategic decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish growth priorities, revenue goals, and key performance metrics.
• Lead initiatives that increase referrals, improve admissions conversion, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, marketing, finance, and compliance leaders to ensure growth strategies support quality care and organizational objectives.
• Represent Community Health Alliance throughout the community by promoting our mission, services, and positive outcomes.
• Lead and develop business development, outreach, admissions, and marketing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Monitor business development performance through data, dashboards, and CRM reporting to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Bachelor's degree 10+ yrs leadership

Strategic partnerships

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Presentation skills

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Data reporting tools

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Data reporting tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Fairfield, OH 45014-1844, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Day,

Why Join Community Health Alliance?

At Community Health Alliance, we are committed to expanding access to high-quality behavioral healthcare while creating meaningful partnerships that strengthen the communities we serve. As a member of our executive leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare, influence strategic growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout our communities.

Join a team dedicated to connection, innovation, compassion, and community.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives that drive organizational growth and expand access to behavioral health services.
• Identify and cultivate new referral sources, payer partnerships, community collaborations, and service line expansion opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, health systems, physicians, community organizations, employers, schools, courts, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, referral patterns, reimbursement opportunities, and competitive intelligence to guide strategic decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish growth priorities, revenue goals, and key performance metrics.
• Lead initiatives that increase referrals, improve admissions conversion, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, marketing, finance, and compliance leaders to ensure growth strategies support quality care and organizational objectives.
• Represent Community Health Alliance throughout the community by promoting our mission, services, and positive outcomes.
• Lead and develop business development, outreach, admissions, and marketing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Monitor business development performance through data, dashboards, and CRM reporting to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in business development, strategic planning, healthcare operations, marketing, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated success developing referral networks, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and data reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the State of Ohio.

Preferred

• Experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment services.
• Experience working with healthcare reimbursement, payer relationships, and healthcare market analysis.
• Professional certification in healthcare, business development, marketing, or project management.

Community Health Alliance is a leading provider of behavioral health and human services, delivering high-quality mental health and substance use treatment across a comprehensive continuum of care. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based services that empower individuals to achieve recovery, improve their well-being, and reach their highest potential.

Our integrated approach brings together prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community-based services to ensure individuals and families have access to the care they need, when they need it. Through innovation, collaboration, and a person-centered philosophy, we work to improve access to care, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive outcomes.

At Community Health Alliance, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to build a healthier, more hopeful future. Our dedicated team is committed to making a meaningful difference by delivering exceptional care, fostering hope, and empowering the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Community Health Alliance, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.