Director of Business Development for Drug Rehabilitation

Director Of Business Development

We are a premier private addiction treatment center nestled in the serene rolling hills of rural Ohio, delivering a full continuum of evidence-based care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. From medically supervised detoxification and residential rehabilitation to medication-assisted treatment, specialized dual-diagnosis programming, and innovative virtual care options, we blend clinical excellence with cutting-edge digital health tools and holistic modalities. As part of a respected national network of licensed providers, we are committed to expanding access to life-changing treatment, reducing stigma, and driving measurable, lasting recovery outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Business Development to lead enterprise-level growth for our addiction therapy division. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this senior leadership position is responsible for designing and executing a high-impact, multi-state business development strategy that significantly increases census across detox, residential, PHP / IOP, and virtual programs. You will serve as the primary architect of revenue expansion, forging strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, EAPs, unions, insurers, and large referral networks while overseeing a team of regional outreach professionals. This is an executive-tier role for a proven closer and relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of mission-driven behavioral health and sophisticated, ethical sales leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive business development strategy to drive sustained double-digit census and revenue growth across all levels of care (detox, residential, MAT, dual-diagnosis, and telehealth).
• Identify, negotiate, and secure high-volume referral contracts and strategic alliances with hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, employee assistance programs, labor unions, and government entities.
• Oversee, mentor, and scale a team of regional business development representatives, setting aggressive yet achievable quotas and ensuring alignment with clinical and ethical standards.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for C-suite and executive-level stakeholders at key accounts, delivering data-driven presentations on clinical outcomes, ROI, and network value.
• Direct market intelligence and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities, new service-line potential, and geographic expansion priorities.
• Partner with clinical leadership to co-create and launch specialized programming that meets the specific needs of enterprise partners (e.g., first-responder tracks, executive treatment cohorts, industry-specific protocols).
• Represent the organization as a thought leader at national conferences, industry summits, and policy forums, elevating brand authority in addiction and behavioral health.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions, and utilization review teams to optimize the entire client journey from first contact through funding approval and admission.
• Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, anti-kickback statutes, and ethical marketing guidelines in all outreach and contracting activities.
• Deliver accurate revenue forecasting, pipeline reporting, and strategic updates to the executive team and board of directors.

Qualifications

Compensation

Competitive base salary of $130,000$180,000 (depending on experience and existing book of business) plus an uncapped performance incentive plan tied directly to net revenue growth and strategic contract wins. Additional benefits include generous paid time off, executive-level professional development allowance, and a mission-driven culture that rewards both financial results and meaningful impact in the fight against addiction.

Join us at the forefront of expanding access to world-class addiction treatment from our tranquil Ohio campus. This is your opportunity to lead at the highest level and drive transformative growth for an organization changing thousands of lives every year.