Senior Business Development Representative – Community Relations

Ascension Recovery Services

Community relations and business development representative growing referrals for Wise Path Recovery Centers. Supporting West Virginia substance use disorder treatment centers through outreach, partnerships, and admissions coordination.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and relationship management within the healthcare sector, particularly in behavioral health and substance use disorders. Proficient in communication, problem-solving, and understanding treatment modalities to enhance client access to services.

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Business DevelopmentRelationship ManagementSubstance Use Disorder ExperienceHealthcare Field ExperienceVerbal And Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceReferral ManagementMarketing DevelopmentData AnalysisClient Meeting Coordination

Soft Skills

TeamworkEmpathyProblem-SolvingFlexibilityIntegrity

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthTreatment ModalitiesCo-Occurring DisordersReferral SourcesPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support behavioral health program initiatives through outreach activities
Develop and grow professional relationships with senior executives, medical professionals, and key decision makers at prospective referral sources
Maintain a servicing schedule balancing referral partner maintenance and new business development
Manage referrals and admissions, converting inquiries into admissions
Identify geographic-area referral opportunities
Assist in developing marketing and public relations materials
Work with professional networks and provide weekly follow-up data and feedback
Arrange client meetings and facility tours
Collaborate with the supervisor and treatment facility leadership to develop new business
Develop or participate in seminars and campaigns to obtain prospective referral resources
Identify barriers to client access to services
Perform other duties as assigned
Promote and adhere to workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence, and mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Huntington, WV
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and policy/procedure manuals
Proficiency in verbal and written communication
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense understanding
Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Flexibility in relation to department needs
General understanding of treatment modalities, levels of care, and industry best practices for substance use and co-occurring disorders
BA or BS in a human service, healthcare, or business field, or equivalent work experience preferred
2+ years of experience in sales or business development
Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health experience strongly preferred
Healthcare field experience preferred
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily
Frequently lift or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs
Must dress appropriately

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time salaried employment
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities