Business Development & Outreach Manager - Women's Programs

Are you a passionate advocate for recovery and mental health? Do you thrive in building relationships and creating opportunities for transformational care? If so, we want to meet you!

At Release Recovery, we are looking for a Business Development & Outreach Specialist to expand and promote our innovative women’s treatment programs, including Transitional Living, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs across New York City and Westchester County. In this role, you’ll work closely with a team of trailblazers—leaders who are reshaping how we treat Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Illness. If you're driven by purpose, excel at building partnerships, and want to be part of something bigger, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Outreach

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand our women’s treatment programs.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with treatment centers, outpatient providers, and advocacy organizations in NYC and Westchester.
• Collaborate with leadership to explore new revenue streams and program expansion opportunities.

Community Engagement & Networking

• Build and maintain strong relationships with recovery professionals, referral sources, and stakeholders.
• Represent Release Recovery at events, conferences, and networking opportunities to elevate our women’s services.
• Organize and host community events to engage stakeholders and raise awareness.

Marketing & Program Development

• Work with the marketing team to craft targeted outreach campaigns highlighting our women’s programs.
• Track and analyze outreach efforts using CRM tools to measure success and identify new opportunities.
• Conduct market research to inform program expansion and address service gaps.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, psychology, social work, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• 3+ years of experience in business development, community relations, or a related role in recovery or mental health.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the SUD and mental health landscape and key industry players.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and social media to support outreach and marketing efforts.

Your Strengths

• Passion for recovery and mental health advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A strategic thinker who thrives both independently and in collaboration.

Joining our team means being part of something truly revolutionary. We’re on a mission to flip the script on how the world views and treats Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness. At Release, recovery isn’t about what you give up - it’s all about what you gain.

When you join our team, you’ll be:

• Working alongside thought leaders in the recovery space
• Making a direct impact on individuals and families
• Enjoying competitive salary ($80,000-$130,000 based on experience) and benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Given opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development

We believe that recovery is a journey, not a destination - and we want you to be a part of shaping that journey for others.