Sr. Business Development & Commuinty Outreach Speacialist

Senior Business Development & Community Outreach Representative

Wise Path Recovery Centers – Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Washington, DC Market
Facility Location: Just Outside Morgantown, WV (Private Retreat Setting)
Target Opening: Late Spring / Summer 2026
Full-Time | Exempt | Field-Based

Join a team that’s building the future of recovery.

Wise Path Recovery Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is expanding access to high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment with a new private, retreat-style facility located just outside Morgantown, West Virginia, opening in late Spring/Summer 2026.

Surrounded by natural landscape and intentionally removed from the noise and pressure of daily life, this tranquil setting is designed to support focus, stability, and long-term recovery. The environment allows individuals to step away, reset, and engage fully in evidence-based care within a calm, structured, and supportive setting.

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Representative to lead early market development, referral strategy, and community relationship-building in the Washington, DC market well ahead of opening.

This is a foundational, senior-level role designed for a healthcare business development professional who understands how to build trust, create referral momentum, and establish credibility long before doors open.

You won’t be selling beds.
You’ll be building relationships, reputation, and long-term referral partnerships.

Why This Role Matters

Ground-Floor Impact
You will establish Wise Path Recovery Center’s presence in the Washington, DC referral market prior to launch.

Strategic Ownership
This role owns territory planning, referral development, and market intelligence for a key referral region.

Mission-Driven Work
Every relationship you build expands access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

Autonomy with Support
Operate independently in the field while partnering closely with ARS leadership, admissions, and clinical teams.

Growth Path
As ARS continues to expand nationally, this role offers long-term advancement opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Market & Referral Development

Develop and execute a pre-opening business development strategy for the Washington, DC market.

Build early relationships with hospitals, detox providers, behavioral health organizations, social services, probation/parole, employers, and community partners.

Establish Wise Path Recovery Center as a trusted, credible referral partner prior to facility opening.

Sales & Growth Strategy

Create and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual territory plans aligned with projected admissions and revenue goals.

Identify referral trends, service gaps, and growth opportunities within the DC market.

Maintain accurate pipelines, contact tracking, and reporting in CRM systems.

Education & Outreach

Educate referral partners on Wise Path’s programs, levels of care, admission criteria, and clinical capabilities.

Communicate the value of a private, retreat-style treatment environment for individuals who benefit from distance, discretion, and focused care.

Stay current on industry changes, payer dynamics (including Medicaid and commercial), and regulatory considerations impacting referrals.

Provide admissions teams with ongoing market intelligence and referral feedback.

Relationship Management

Serve as the primary external ambassador for Wise Path Recovery Center in the Washington, DC region.

Deliver elite referral partner service through responsiveness, follow-through, and integrity.

Represent the organization at community events, professional meetings, and industry conferences.

Collaboration & Internal Alignment

Partner with clinical leadership, admissions, and operations to ensure referral alignment and launch readiness.

Provide leadership with regular market updates, insights, and executive-level summaries.

Participate in pre-opening planning and go-live readiness efforts.

Performance & Reporting

Track KPIs, referral performance, and territory metrics.

Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and adjust strategy.

Prepare executive-level market reports and presentations for ARS leadership.

Advocacy & Mission Alignment

Advocate for addiction awareness, stigma reduction, and access to evidence-based care.

Represent Wise Path Recovery Center with professionalism, empathy, and integrity in all community interactions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, marketing, or related field required.

3–5+ years of successful business development experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment.

Demonstrated ability to build and manage referral networks within a defined territory.

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Strategic, self-directed, and comfortable operating independently in the field.

Valid driver’s license with ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Work Conditions

Field-based role supporting the Washington, DC market.

Flexible schedule with regular daytime travel; occasional evenings for community events.

Periodic travel to the Morgantown, WV retreat facility and ARS meetings as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000. This range reflects Ascension Recovery Services’ good-faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, territory scope, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

ARS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

Wise Path Recovery Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your supervisor, Human Resources, or the designated ADA Coordinator. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.