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Vice President, Partnership Development
- Wellpath (Nashville, TN)
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You Matter
It’s more than a career. It’s a calling.
Everything we do is about taking care of people.
+ _Taking Care of Our Patients._
+ _Taking Care of Our People._
+ _Taking Care of Our Partners._
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
+ DailyPay, get no-fee, instant access to your earned pay!
+ Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
+ Company paid life insurance
+ Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
+ Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
+ Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.
For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
Vice President, Partnership Development
Drive Growth. Influence Policy. Expand Access to Behavioral Healthcare.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for **business development, government partnerships, and healthcare policy** ? If so, we invite you to join our leadership team as Vice President, Partnership Development.
The Opportunity
As **VP of Partnership Development** , you will play a key role in expanding our **behavioral healthcare services** by **identifying, developing, and securing high-value partnerships with state level executive branch and legislative branch leaders.** Your expertise in legislative processes and health policy will position our organization as a trusted provider and policy influencer.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Success Metrics
Business Development & Growth Strategy
+ Develop and execute a **government-focused growth strategy** that expands our footprint.
Legislative & Policy Influence
+ Engage with policymakers, legislators, and government agencies to **advocate for behavioral healthcare initiatives.**
+ Monitor policy changes and funding opportunities, ensuring the organization is positioned to **capitalize on emerging trends.**
+ Monitor **legislative hearings, policy forums, and industry events** to drive visibility and influence.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
+ Cultivate high-level relationships with **government officials, legislators, and key decision-makers.**
+ Collaborate with internal teams to ensure **smooth execution of new contracts and partnerships.**
Market & Competitive Analysis
+ Conduct in-depth research on **funding streams, policy changes, and competitor positioning.**
+ Develop **data-driven business cases** that align with government priorities and our growth objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Who You Are
+ Current or **former leadership staffer in the executive branch or legislative branch** , with a focus on health policy.
+ Deeply knowledgeable about legislative processes, state level budgeting **, and public health funding mechanisms.**
+ An excellent **negotiator and relationship-builder** who can engage key government stakeholders.
Education:
+ Required: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Political Science, Business Administration or related field. A combination of education and ten (10) plus years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience:
+ Required: Seven (7) years of professional experience.
+ Required: Industry experience and Partnership Development experience.
+ Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make verbal presentations in front of diverse audiences.
+ Required: Superior skills in negotiating to achieve consensus and favorable business objectives.
+ Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
+ Preferred: Federal or State Government Executive or Legislative Branch experience, or experience in working with behavioral health systems.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
**We encourage you to apply!** If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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**Job Post Information* : Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(4/16/2025 1:31 PM)_
**_Requisition_** _25-174865_
**_Location_** _TN, Nashville_
**_Facility_** _TN Corp HQ RS East Admin_
**_Type_** _Full-Time_
**_Shift_** _Day 8 hour_
**_Recruiter : Full Name: First Last_** _Rick Cardarella_
**_Recruiter : Email_** [email protected]_
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