Director of Business Development- Behavioral Health

Meadow Hill Behavioral Health | Massachusetts
Location: Massachusetts – Remote / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Regular regional travel throughout Massachusetts
About Meadow Hill Behavioral Health
Meadow Hill Behavioral Health is a premier residential mental health treatment facility dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care for adolescents ages 12–18.
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where adolescents can receive the specialized care they need while helping families navigate challenging times with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking a driven, experienced, and well-connected Director of Business Development to expand our professional referral network, strengthen community partnerships, and increase awareness of our residential treatment services throughout Massachusetts.
Position Overview
The Director of Business Development will lead Meadow Hill's outreach and referral development efforts across Massachusetts.
This is a highly relationship-driven, field-based position focused on developing meaningful partnerships with psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health providers, therapists, pediatricians, schools, treatment programs, and other professionals who serve adolescents and their families.
The ideal candidate brings an established network within the behavioral health or healthcare industry, a strong understanding of the adolescent mental health treatment landscape, and a proven ability to develop lasting professional relationships that generate qualified referrals.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, personable, strategic, and comfortable spending significant time in the field meeting with referral partners.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Referral Relationships
Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to expand Meadow Hill's referral network throughout Massachusetts.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with psychiatric hospitals, inpatient behavioral health units, PHP/IOP programs, private therapists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, schools, and community mental health organizations.
Leverage existing professional relationships while actively developing new referral partnerships.
Conduct regular in-person visits, meetings, presentations, and outreach activities with potential referral sources.
Identify new referral opportunities and strategic partnerships that align with Meadow Hill's clinical services and admission criteria.
Serve as a knowledgeable, professional representative of Meadow Hill within the behavioral health community.
Community Outreach & Brand Development
Increase awareness of Meadow Hill's residential treatment programs among healthcare professionals and community organizations.
Represent the organization at professional conferences, networking events, and industry meetings.
Educate referral partners about our treatment approach, levels of care, admissions process, and the adolescent populations we serve.
Develop strong relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and consistent communication.
Admissions Collaboration & Relationship Management
Work closely with the admissions and clinical teams to facilitate smooth communication with referral sources.
Help connect prospective families and referring professionals with the appropriate admissions team members.
Maintain ongoing communication with referral partners and provide appropriate follow-up.
Track outreach activities, referral relationships, and business development opportunities using CRM systems.
Monitor referral trends, identify growth opportunities, and provide regular updates on outreach efforts and results.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, physician relations, referral development, or community outreach within healthcare, behavioral health, mental health, or human services.
Established professional relationships within the Massachusetts healthcare or behavioral health community.
Demonstrated success developing referral networks and generating new business opportunities.
Strong relationship-building, networking, communication, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Massachusetts.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Strongly Preferred
Experience in adolescent behavioral health, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers (RTC), PHP/IOP programs, or related mental health services.
Existing referral relationships with psychiatric hospitals, social workers, discharge planners, therapists, psychiatrists, and behavioral health program directors.
Familiarity with the behavioral health treatment continuum and referral processes.
Experience using CRM platforms to track referral relationships, outreach activities, and business development performance.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, psychology, healthcare administration, human services, or a related field.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for more than someone who can make introductions.
The right candidate understands how to build genuine, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, recognizes the importance of timely and thoughtful follow-through, and is passionate about connecting adolescents with appropriate mental health resources.
You should be comfortable opening doors, creating opportunities, building trust, and representing Meadow Hill with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Why Join Meadow Hill?
At Meadow Hill Behavioral Health, your work will have a meaningful impact on adolescents and families seeking specialized mental health care.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of regional business development efforts, build valuable professional partnerships, and contribute directly to the growth of a mission-driven behavioral health organization.
Position: Full-Time
Work Location: Remote / Field-Based, Massachusetts
Travel: Regular travel throughout the assigned territory
To Apply: Please submit your resume highlighting your healthcare or behavioral health business development experience, existing referral network, and experience working within the Massachusetts market.

Work arrangement
Yes