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Director of Business Development Midwest

Ascension Recovery Services · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

General Description

Renewal Falls Recovery Center, opening September 2026 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is seeking a highly driven and relationship-focused Director of Business Development to lead referral development, market growth, and community engagement efforts.

Essential Duties And 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years of business development experience, preferably in behavioral health or healthcare

  • Proven ability to drive admissions growth and build referral networks

  • Strong understanding of substance use disorder treatment and continuum of care

  • 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

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and execution

  • Relationship building and influence

  • Results orientation and accountability

  • Market awareness and adaptability

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Data-driven decision making

Work Conditions

  • Primarily field-based role with regular local and regional travel

  • Sometimes evenings and occasional weekends required for events and outreach

  • Fast-paced, startup environment supporting a new facility launch

Benefits

  • Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

  • Dental and vision insurance options

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Professional development and continuing education support

  • Mileage reimbursement for business travel

  • Opportunity to be part of a growing, mission-driven organization from the ground up

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