Corporate Business Development Director

Freedom Behavioral•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Freedom Healthcare, we are expanding our behavioral health services across multiple states and seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader to join our executive team as a Corporate Business Development Director. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare business development professional to lead strategic growth initiatives, support new program development, and drive marketing performance across a multi-state behavioral health organization. The Corporate Business Development Director is responsible for leading the implementation and execution of strategic business development and marketing initiatives for Freedom Healthcare’s behavioral health division across a multi-state region. This leadership role partners closely with executive leadership to support organizational growth, expand service lines, strengthen referral relationships, and lead startup development initiatives. The Corporate Business Development Director will oversee and support facility-based Service Development Directors and Representatives while ensuring alignment with company goals, census objectives, and operational strategies. This role requires a highly motivated leader with strong analytical, relationship-building, training, and performance management skills. The ideal candidate is data-driven, operationally minded, and passionate about behavioral healthcare growth and community engagement.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of consecutive experience in healthcare marketing, admissions, or business development with demonstrated measurable success
Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring business development or sales teams required
Behavioral health or psychiatric healthcare experience strongly preferred
Experience with multi-site healthcare operations preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to drive growth and meet performance objectives
Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting abilities
Strong computer, technology, and mobile application proficiency
Understanding of behavioral health terminology, diagnoses, and patient populations
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance standards
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and support high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
Equivalent healthcare business development experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic business development and marketing plans across multiple behavioral health facilities and states
Partner with executive leadership on organizational growth initiatives and new service development opportunities
Lead and support startup development projects and expansion efforts
Analyze facility marketing performance, referral trends, census activity, and community development data
Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly business development reports and analytics
Train, onboard, mentor, and support facility Service Development Directors and Representatives
Assist facility CEOs/Program Administrators with coaching, accountability, and performance management of business development teams
Build and maintain strong referral source relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and strategic partners
Identify opportunities for market growth, community outreach, and service line expansion
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, ethical marketing practices, and organizational standards
Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to align business development strategies with patient care goals
Support community engagement activities, networking events, and professional outreach efforts
Utilize technology, CRM systems, reporting tools, and mobile applications to track performance and maintain communication