Division Director Of Business Development

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is Now Hiring:
Director of Business Development

Below Territories Open:

• Madison/Milwaukee, WI
• Southern Maine
• Riverside/Colton, CA
• Raleigh, NC
• Boston, MA
• Western NC
• Anchorage, AK

Overview:

We are seeking a results-driven Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives across our Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) division. This role is ideal for a highly motivated healthcare business development professional with a proven track record of driving referrals, developing strategic partnerships, expanding market presence, and exceeding growth goals.

The Director of Business Development will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, increasing referral sources, strengthening community relationships, analyzing market opportunities, and supporting the expansion of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. This individual will work closely with operational leadership to drive patient growth, improve market penetration, and support strategic expansion initiatives throughout assigned regions.

The successful candidate understands how to build and maintain strong referral networks, develop trust with key stakeholders, and turn market intelligence into measurable business results.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The CTC Director of Business Development (DBD) is primarily responsible for evaluating external opportunity assessments, intelligence gathering, and analysis of the marketplace for aiding in siting, creating and uncovering business opportunities which expand the Division’s operational services. These opportunities will lie in, but not limited to:
De Novo CTCs, Relocations, OBOTs, Mobile Vans, Mobile Components, Medication Units, and any local(HOC), state (DOC) or federal (FBP) incarceration facility. The DBD is expected to work closely with but not limited to:
Regional Project & Facilities Manager(s), CTC Regional VPs, CTC Regional Directors and Clinic Directors.

Role

Location:

MA, CA, ME, WI, NC, AK

Calculated Salary Range for role
: $95,000/year - 120,000/year

• Develop and execute business development strategies that increase referrals and drive patient census growth.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships with referral sources including healthcare providers, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, community agencies, correctional facilities, and government stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand market share through strategic partnerships and community outreach initiatives.
• Create and implement territory growth plans designed to achieve and exceed referral and revenue targets.
• Regularly analyze referral trends, market data, and growth opportunities to maximize business performance.

• Identify new markets and evaluate opportunities for expansion, including de novo facilities, relocations, correctional partnerships, mobile services, medication units, and OBOT programs.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and business intelligence gathering to support strategic decision-making.
• Present data-driven recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.
• Maintain an active pipeline of growth opportunities and business development initiatives.

• Serve as a key ambassador for the organization within the behavioral health and healthcare communities.
• Build strong relationships with industry leaders, referral partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Attend industry conferences, networking events, and trade association meetings to identify opportunities and strengthen referral networks.
• Collaborate with operations, clinical leadership, marketing, legal, and executive teams to support growth initiatives.

• Support due diligence, site selection, and expansion activities related to new facility development.
• Assist with licensing applications, Certificates of Need (CONs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other expansion-related initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with state and local officials to support growth opportunities and regulatory compliance efforts.

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