Ascension Recovery Services

Senior Business Development & Community Outreach Specialist

Ascension Recovery Services

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of Columbia • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and execute a pre-opening business development strategy for the Washington, DC market.
  • Build early relationships with hospitals, detox providers, behavioral health organizations, social services, probation/parole, employers, and community partners.
  • Establish Wise Path Recovery Center as a trusted, credible referral partner prior to facility opening.
  • Create and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual territory plans aligned with projected admissions and revenue goals.
  • Identify referral trends, service gaps, and growth opportunities within the DC market.
  • Maintain accurate pipelines, contact tracking, and reporting in CRM systems.
  • Educate referral partners on Wise Path’s programs, levels of care, admission criteria, and clinical capabilities.
  • Communicate the value of a private, retreat-style treatment environment for individuals who benefit from distance, discretion, and focused care.
  • Stay current on industry changes, payer dynamics (including Medicaid and commercial), and regulatory considerations impacting referrals.
  • Provide admissions teams with ongoing market intelligence and referral feedback.
  • Serve as the primary external ambassador for Wise Path Recovery Center in the Washington, DC region.
  • Deliver elite referral partner service through responsiveness, follow-through, and integrity.
  • Represent the organization at community events, professional meetings, and industry conferences.
  • Partner with clinical leadership, admissions, and operations to ensure referral alignment and launch readiness.
  • Provide leadership with regular market updates, insights, and executive-level summaries.
  • Participate in pre-opening planning and go-live readiness efforts.
  • Track KPIs, referral performance, and territory metrics.
  • Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and adjust strategy.
  • Prepare executive-level market reports and presentations for ARS leadership.
  • Advocate for addiction awareness, stigma reduction, and access to evidence-based care.
  • Represent Wise Path Recovery Center with professionalism, empathy, and integrity in all community interactions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, marketing, or related field required.
  • 3–5+ years of successful business development experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage referral networks within a defined territory.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strategic, self-directed, and comfortable operating independently in the field.
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentCRM systemsdata analysisKPI trackingmarket intelligenceterritory planningreport preparationreferral managementstrategic planningadmissions criteria
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationrelationship-buildingleadershipstrategic thinkingself-directedintegrityresponsivenessempathyfollow-through
Certifications
Bachelor's degree