Business Development Director
Are you a behavioral health business development professional who is driven to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes?
Do you want to be part of an organization where your work directly influences access to clinically appropriate treatment and supports individuals and families at a critical point in their care journey?
At BriteLife Recovery, our mission is to be a beacon of hope and healing by connecting patients to the right level of care at the right time. We are building a clinically grounded, patient centered organization focused on delivering high quality care for individuals with substance use and co occurring disorders.
Through an integrated, multidisciplinary model, we provide individualized treatment plans in a safe, therapeutic environment, ensuring continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you are a key driver of that access, partnering with referral sources and internal clinical teams to facilitate appropriate placement and timely admissions.
If you are driven by purpose, grounded in relationships, and committed to making a meaningful impact in behavioral health, we invite you to join us.
Region: Mid to Lower Hudson Valley, NY
Work Environment: Hybrid - Remote
Job/Position Overview:
The Business Development Director is responsible for driving sustainable census growth through the development, expansion, and optimization of strategic referral networks. This role serves as a critical bridge between the organization and the external healthcare ecosystem, educating referral partners, patients, and families on the organization’s clinical value proposition while ensuring a seamless pathway from initial inquiry through admission and ongoing care coordination.
This leader operates at the intersection of relationship development, clinical understanding, and operational execution, balancing the cultivation of high value partnerships with disciplined pipeline management and admissions conversion. Success in this role is measured through performance against key growth and quality KPIs, including referral generation, conversion rates, and overall census contribution.
This role requires frequent local travel to engage with partners and attend pivotal meetings, enabling you to build and solidify essential contacts within the community. You will also manage precise documentation of referral sources and assist in discharge planning to ensure continuum of care, adhering to set expense guidelines and reporting protocols.
Essential Functions:
Identify, prioritize, and expand relationships with key referral sources including hospitals, physicians, behavioral health providers, EAPs, legal systems, schools, community organizations, and government agencies.
Deliver compelling, clinically informed presentations to hospitals, discharge planners, clinicians, and community stakeholders.
Core Competencies:
Work Environment and Expectations:
What we provide you!!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Gain access to emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services through our comprehensive EAP.
Shift Differential: Receive additional compensation for your dedication with our shift differential program.
Staff Development: Engage in our solid staff development program, fostering continuous growth and skill enhancement.
Supportive Environment: Thrive in a great working environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.
Career Growth: Explore endless growth opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives but also in the recovery community.
And More: Discover even more benefits and perks that make BriteLife Recovery a rewarding place to work.
EEO Statement
All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
