We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.
Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
Qualifications:
Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the sales, marketing, social or health sciences; or equivalent education and training in behavioral sciences.
Experience: Two (2) years experience in public relations; outside sales, marketing or customer relations.
Your responsibilities in this role may include:
The Director of Business Development is responsible for having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Gaudenzia’s market and SUD/re-entry industry while helping us fulfill our mission as a nonprofit organization. This position will lead the overall strategy for our Healthcare client relations, identification of new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong partnerships with existing and new clients, and expanding the organization's market reach. This position must also work collaboratively with our chief Growth Officer and other client-facing departments to ensure client retention and service levels are strong.
This position will also be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and helping develop the team of Business Development Managers to reach activity and census goals. Duties may include but are not limited to building relationships with counties, hospitals, criminal justice, court systems, other treatment providers, and anyone who comes into contact with people at risk for substance use and/or mental health disorders; facilitating speaking engagements, collaboration with program directors to help meet their census goals, maintenance of files/database/CRM system that reflect relationship and referral conditions on a county by county basis within the region, assisting crisis management teams pertaining to public relations, and attending conferences and community events that lead to referral development.
What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!
For more details please visit out website: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/
Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.
Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.
Come work with us!
Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Gaudenzia, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment centers in the United States, with 51 facilities operating in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. The agency serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and operates over 100 programs providing a full continuum of care.
Everything we do is driven by a mission to meet clients where they are with evidence-based practices for substance use disorders so they can regain control of their lives and flourish in their communities. We put the needs of our clients first by utilizing person-centered, strengths-focused, cultural-, gender- and trauma-informed care.
Since 1968, Gaudenzia has provided specialized services and programs for all demographics, including women, pregnant and parenting women with children, adolescents, people with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and more. Our people and our family atmosphere have been the “Gaudenzia Difference” since our inception. We surround ourselves with skilled, passionate, mission-oriented team members who seek to change lives in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.
As an employer, we’re proud to offer our team members a meaningful career focused on making a difference in people’s lives, a comprehensive benefits package, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, a tuition assistance program, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
If you or someone you know is seeking help for addiction, call Gaudenzia’s Treatment and Referral HelpLine at 833-976-HELP (4357) or email helpline@gaudenzia.org.
