Now Hiring - Confidential - Business Development Lead in Los Angeles, CA

Full description of the position

A well-established provider in the behavioral healthcare sector is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive referral growth and strategic outreach in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding regions extending to Ventura. This role is ideal for a seasoned outreach or sales professional with a strong background in mental health, addiction treatment, or related services. The position involves managing and growing a portfolio of professional referral sources, building strategic relationships, and executing outreach initiatives that support access to care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to meet defined referral and revenue goals.
• Cultivate and manage referral relationships with healthcare professionals, therapists, hospitals, legal professionals, and other potential partners.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and community-based activities.
• Plan and execute tours, events, trainings, and in-service presentations for professional audiences.
• Monitor local market trends and adjust outreach strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contacts, activities, and outcomes in a CRM system.
• Collaborate with clinical and admissions teams to align outreach efforts with operational goals.
• Provide regular activity reports and performance metrics to leadership.
• Maintain a professional presence in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small group, and larger forums).
• Maintain compliance with outreach budget and marketing guidelines.
• Proactively identify and communicate roadblocks to growth, offering viable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in sales, business development, or outreach; experience in behavioral healthcare is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs in a growth-focused role.
• Strong professional references.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle. Skills & Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Skilled in building rapport and trust with a wide range of professional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to "hunt" for new opportunities while managing and expanding existing accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and treatment options.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel regularly within assigned territory.
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach strategy. Why This Role? This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional to help expand access to vital mental health services in a growing region. If you're passionate about behavioral healthcare and have the skills to connect, educate, and engage key partners, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance Work Location: Remote