Vice President of Business Development and Operations

Are you a servant leader with experience in strategic planning and expanding into new markets? Do you enjoy providing oversight and guidance to ensure high-quality programs?

Then considering joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We invite you to bring your exceptional leadership skills and experiences to Devereux. As a member of Devereux’s Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President (VP) of Business Development and Operations will be responsible for developing, growing and leading a comprehensive continuum of Adult Behavioral Health Services (ABHS). This role will consist of three main components; Business Development, Service Line Consultant and Operational Leadership, and will report to Devereux’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.

In this impactful leadership role, you will be tasked with the following goals:

Business Development
The VP will perform an assessment of Devereux’s currently limited ABHS Products and Services. VP will conduct both a market analysis and competitive analysis and based on these data points develop and recommend a growth-based business plan. The plan should include recommendations for product and service development, expansion (geographic and customer type) and enhancements to delivery capabilities. The plan should also include recommendations for a new/modified management and organizational structure necessary to deliver against the plan. Lastly, the plan should include a marketing plan, sales strategy, initial financial investment and a business pro forma. All this work will be in partnership with leadership from, but not limited to the Strategy Office, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Information Resources and People Operations.
The VP will serve as the lead Business Developer of ABHS, driving the implementation of the Business Plan. As opportunities arise within our existing operational structures, VP will partner with Center Leadership and represent Devereux as the subject matter expert.

Service Line Consultant
The VP will serve as Devereux’s “thought leader” of ABHS. VP will set the standards necessary to provide quality programs that meet the highest levels of the Devereux Family Standard. She/he will provide expert guidance to Centers where ABHS exist. VP will represent Devereux as an industry expert in ABHS at local/national industry conferences, advocacy groups work team participation, interactions with payers and in lobbying activities as necessary.

Operational Leadership
As Devereux builds its ABHS book of business, the VP will assume Operational Oversight. VP may also gain Operational Oversight of existing Devereux Centers as needed. The VP will be the senior leader overseeing all Operational Components including: Service Delivery; Clinical; P&L; and all Center Administrative Support Services. She/he will partner with the Office of the President and other Devereux Operational Vice Presidents to align delivery and clinical models, policy/procedures and branding to ensure high quality and consistency across the organization.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, we strive to incorporate servant leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework; from the delivery of quality services to individuals served, their families, and other stakeholders to the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Our benefit programs include medical (including telemedicine – medical care via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services and an employee assistance / work-life balance program. In addition, we offer tuition assistance, generous time-off, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why we are a great place to work!

The employment policies of Devereux are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement – including upgrading, promotion and transfer – consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, religion, sex, color, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or uniform service member status.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE