Business Development Specialist

Description

Odyssey House of Utah is a leading organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges. Our integrated approach combines evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and a supportive environment to promote lasting recovery and overall well-being.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey where you can make a real difference? Your search ends here! We are actively seeking passionate professionals to join our team at multiple locations, offering a multitude of opportunities to support adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Salt Lake

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am 5 pm

$ 58,000.00 annually

Equals to approximately $22,000

Includes: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending account, retirement plan, paid leave, employee assistance program, and education assistance.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and long-/short-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Immediate participation available; 100% employer match up to 6% after 1 year of service.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 35 paid days off per year (with increased accrual rates after 1 year).
• Sick Leave Rollover: Convert half of your unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
• Sabbatical Program: Paid extended leave rewarded after 5 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $9,000 per year available for approved programs (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Opportunities for paid training and professional development, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
• On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages before payday via our payroll provider, Paylocity (managed directly through Paylocity; terms apply).
• Transit Pass: Free UTA pass provided for your daily work commute.
• Monthly
  
  Incentives:
  
  Regular performance awards and team recognition.
• Casual Work Environment: Relaxed, casual dress code and workplace culture.

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to expand our Adult Residential Treatment Center (RTC) and Mental-Health RTC occupancy by building and maintaining strategic referral partnerships. The ideal candidate will cultivate relationships with detox units, emergency departments, psychiatric hospitals, PICC-discharge planners, behavioral-health clinics, courts, Adult Probation & Parole, EAP/HR wellness teams, and community providers. This role involves delivering evidence-based education to demystify residential care, combat stigma, and ensure seamless handoff of qualified, fund-ready referrals to our Navigators.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with detox/medical-surgical discharge planners, psychiatric emergency department liaisons, inpatient behavioral health units, Adult Probation & Parole, Drug Courts, halfway houses, Mental Health Authorities, MAT clinics, and employer Employee Assistance Programs
• Identify new partnership opportunities within the healthcare and community service ecosystem

• Present comprehensive information on ASAM RTC evidence-based practices, integrated substance use disorder/mental health care, and PICC-capable programming
• Customize presentation materials and approaches for different audiences, including clinicians, corrections personnel, and employers
• Serve as…