Job Description
Job Description
Mindful Care is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Business Development to drive regional expansion and external partnerships.
In this pivotal role, you will lead growth initiatives across key markets, cultivate high-impact referral networks, forge strategic alliances and joint ventures, and support investor engagement. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you will play a central role in advancing our ambitious growth strategy and strengthening Mindful Care's presence in the behavioral health industry.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
- Develop and execute a multi-regional growth strategy targeting new markets across the Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT), Midwest (MI, IL, WI), and Southern (FL) regions.
- Lead relationship-building initiatives to prime new markets prior to clinic openings.
- Identify and evaluate new joint venture and partnership opportunities with strategic healthcare, employer, and institutional partners.
Community Relations & Referral Network Oversight
- Oversee the Community Relations Division, including management of a team of regional Community Liaisons.
- Support field teams in building sustainable relationships with referral sources, generating organic leads, and increasing brand visibility within local provider ecosystems.
- Ensure consistent field activity, regional strategy execution, and referral performance tracking.
Investor Relations & Fundraising Support
- Partner with the CEO to maintain relationships with existing investors and communicate ongoing performance updates.
- Support fundraising efforts by preparing diligence materials, pitch presentations, and participating in prospective investor engagements.
Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
- Lead deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution of high-impact partnerships and joint ventures aligned with Mindful Care's mission and business objectives.
- Manage relationships with strategic partners and ensure operational alignment and goal delivery across initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Brand Alignment
- Work closely with Marketing, Clinical Operations, and Finance to ensure growth strategies align with brand positioning, operational capacity, and financial sustainability.
- Represent Mindful Care at industry conferences, investor forums, and community events to elevate the brand and identify new opportunities.
Your Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business or a related field from a regionally accredited, reputable academic institution
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or growth strategy in healthcare (behavioral health strongly preferred).
- Demonstrated success managing external teams, field operations, or referral-based growth initiatives.
- Established network of industry relationships, particularly across the Tri-State region.
- Strong understanding of healthcare partnerships, investor communications, and referral ecosystems.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Highly organized, data-informed, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced, mission-driven environment..
- Willingness to travel and to work in-person at our West Hempstead office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Schedule and Compensation:
Location: West Hempstead, NY (Hybrid-in office Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Employment: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET
Compensation: $100,000 base salary + up to 100% performance-based bonus
Residency Requirement: Candidate must reside in the Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT) area
Why Choose Mindful Care:
- Competitive annual salary of $100,000, with up to 100% performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits including employer contributions toward Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Hybrid work model (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more
- 401(k) with company match
- Work in a mission-driven, patient-centered culture that values innovation and community
- Exciting company-wide events such as Mindful Care Summer Fun and our annual Holiday Gala & Awards Ceremony
Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that Mindful Care may conduct a background investigation as part of its hiring process. This investigation may include, but is not limited to, verification of my education, employment history, professional references, and other relevant information. It may also involve a review of my criminal record, credit history (where applicable), and any other publicly available information necessary to assess my qualifications for the position.
I understand that this screening will be conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and any state or local regulations. I further acknowledge that I will be required to provide written consent for this background check before it is conducted.
I affirm that all information provided in my application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements, omissions, or misrepresentations may disqualify me from further consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, could result in termination of my employment.
If I have any questions regarding this process, I acknowledge that I may contact Mindful Care's People department for further clarification.