Regional Development Specialist

Regional Development Specialist

Location: New England & NY Region
Position Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Development Specialist to join our development team. This role focuses on expanding our presence and driving growth in the New England and New York regions through strategic outreach, relationship building, and business development. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in the mental health, behavioral health, substance use disorder (SUD), and brain injury sectors, who has an established network and the ability to generate referrals and elevate the New Vitae brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Outreach & Relationship Building: Serve as the face of New Vitae, cultivating and strengthening relationships with key referral partners including treatment centers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. Utilize your pre-established network to drive immediate and sustained growth.
• Marketing & Business Development: Develop and execute targeted, data-driven marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and generate referrals for New Vitae’s mental health, SUD, and brain injury programs. Stay ahead of industry trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with senior management to ensure all marketing and business development efforts align with New Vitae’s overall mission and strategic objectives. Contribute to cross-functional team goals by supporting admissions and other growth initiatives.
• Data-Driven Results: Use CRM and referral tracking tools to manage leads, monitor progress, and optimize outreach strategies. Consistently follow up on leads and work with urgency to meet and exceed growth targets.
• Reporting & Metrics: Prepare regular reports on business development activities, progress on referrals, and the effectiveness of marketing efforts. Provide insight and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, business development, or relationship management within the mental health, behavioral health, SUD, or brain injury sectors.
• Proven Success: Demonstrated ability to close deals and generate referrals through strategic outreach. Success in leveraging existing networks for immediate results.
• Established Network: Strong relationships with key referral sources in the New England and New York regions, ready to be utilized to drive growth.
• CRM & Lead Management: Experience with CRM systems and managing referral pipelines. Skilled in tracking leads, follow-up, and performance metrics.
• Results-Oriented: Ability to prioritize and focus on high-value leads while maintaining a sense of urgency and driving consistent growth.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments while managing individual responsibilities.