Eduvention Mentoring & Consulting · 1 day ago
Business Development Specialist
Houston, San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expEduvention Mentoring & Consulting is dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered mental health care. The Business Development Specialist will drive growth and expand community presence by managing referral relationships, conducting market research, and leading community outreach initiatives.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and initiate contact with potential referral sources, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and schools
Conduct introductory presentations and maintain regular communication with our existing network to ensure long-term satisfaction and address concerns
Use Salesforce to document interactions, manage a pipeline of active leads, and track relationship health under supervisory guidance
Act as the face of EMC at healthcare networking events, community meetings, and professional forums
Develop and deliver presentations and outreach materials designed to build awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health
Identify and foster strategic partnerships to expand behavioral health access for underserved populations
Manage the logistics for attendance at professional events and support local mental health awareness initiatives
Research the Houston and San Antonio healthcare markets to identify service gaps, community needs, and competitor activities
Track referral patterns and conversion rates, providing regular reports on outreach progress and new contact development
Liaise with the billing team regarding insurance coverage and work closely with the Operations Manager to provide market insights
Support the creation of marketing materials (brochures, digital content) and ensure all external messaging aligns with the EMC mission
Maintain accurate listings in online directories, assist with social media presence, and help update website content
Ensure all activities adhere to HIPAA, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law; participate in ongoing compliance training
Support grant applications and strategic planning sessions with detailed market data and research
Gain a deep understanding of behavioral health recovery principles, Texas Medicaid managed care, and commercial insurance structures
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Marketing, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
0–2 years of professional experience; internship or volunteer experience in healthcare, customer service, or community outreach
A basic understanding of HIPAA and healthcare regulations
Familiarity with Texas Medicaid/managed care systems
Proficient in Google Workspace and a quick learner of new systems
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel up to 25% between Houston and San Antonio markets and potential future locations
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of professional experience in sales, customer service, or community outreach, with 2+ years specifically in healthcare, behavioral/mental health, or customer service/sales, especially with diverse populations
Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Benefits
Access opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and certification
Company
Eduvention Mentoring & Consulting
Our mission at EMC Behavioral Health is to provide the highest quality, compassionate healthcare to our clients, families and others in need, through a comprehensive multitude of services anchored in exceptional mental health resolutions and intentional expectations for the very best clinical outcome.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase