Senior Business Development & Community Relations Specialist

About the role

The Indiana Treatment Center, powered by Ascension Recovery Services, seeks a senior professional to lead business development and community relations across Indiana. This highly visible position will expand referral networks, raise awareness of substance‑use disorder treatment, and represent the center in regional communities.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute regional business development strategies to increase qualified referrals and admissions.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of referral relationships with hospitals, emergency departments, health systems, and community organizations.
• Serve as the trusted public face of the treatment center at events, meetings, and stakeholder gatherings.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, admissions, operations, and executive teams to align partnership efforts with service capacity.
• Track referral metrics, report on performance, and adjust tactics to meet growth targets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in business development or partnership management, preferably in behavioral health or related healthcare fields.
• Strong relationship‑building skills grounded in trust, credibility, and responsiveness.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively within a two‑hour radius of Muncie, Indiana.
• Full‑time availability with flexible scheduling for community events.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals and families seeking recovery.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment.