Director of Business Development and Marketing

Overview

Devereux Texas in League City seeks a dynamic and driven Director of Business Development & Marketing to join our team. This person will lead marketing initiatives and oversee the admissions and utilization management team for our residential treatment program for individuals with autism and intellectual / developmental disabilities (IDD).

This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to increase program visibility, build payer and referral agency relationships, and drive referrals. Additionally, the Director will supervise the admissions and utilization management department, ensuring a seamless and compassionate process for individuals and families seeking care.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Outreach — Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives to enhance program awareness and enrollment.

Nurture current business relationships, and proactively establish new relationships with referral sources, including school districts, state agencies, Medicaid programs and MCOs, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations.

Collaborate with national marketing office on digital marketing, social media, and content creation to promote the program’s services.

Represent Devereux Texas League City at conferences, community events, and networking engagements.

Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.

Adapt strategies in response to industry trends and program needs to ensure consistent referral volume in alignment with organizational goals.

Collaborate with finance, admissions, and contracting to develop new funding partnerships.

Admissions and Utilization Management — Lead the admissions and utilization management team in managing inquiries, referrals, and payer processes.

Ensure a smooth and client-centered admissions experience for individuals, families, and referral sources.

Develop and refine admission procedures to enhance efficiency and accessibility.

Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to assess referral fit, program capacity, and placement options within the program.

Ensure that utilization management processes are timely, thorough, and in alignment with payer requirements for consistent payment for services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Communications, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

5+ years of experience in marketing, admissions, or business development, preferably in healthcare, behavioral health, or IDD services. Extensive experience in other customer-facing roles will also be considered.

Proven ability to independently develop and implement marketing strategies that drive growth and engagement.

Strong leadership skills with experience supervising teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of funding sources and regulatory requirements related to IDD services is highly desirable.

Experience managing an admissions process in a residential or healthcare setting is a plus.

Available to travel up to 25%.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

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

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will : put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary / employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

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

Position Type : Full-Time

• Remote : No

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