Associate VP of Strategic Network Development

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The AVP of Strategic Network Development is responsible for identifying cultivating and expanding strategic referral partnership and business development opportunities that increase community impact improve care coordination and support organizational growth. This position will serve as Acendas lead relationship strategist building high-value partnerships with healthcare organizations government agencies schools nonprofit organizations managed care organizations employers and community stakeholders.

This position will be responsible for developing sustainable mission-driven referral ecosystems across the region that improve access to care while supporting Acendas organizational sustainability. The role will leverage market intelligence data analytics AI-enabled prospecting tools and relationship management strategies to identify unmet community needs develop strategic partnerships and create measurable referral pathways across Acendas integrated system of care.

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBPs.

• Develop and execute Acendas enterprise-wide strategic network development plan in collaboration with Executive Leadership Programmatic Teams Brand Marketing & Engagement and other stakeholders as required.
• Identify new and expand existing referral opportunities across healthcare behavioral health education housing justice education and social service sectors in alignment with programmatic and contract needs.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with referral partners throughout New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Develop formal referral agreements memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and collaborative partnerships as needed to support referral pathways and workflows.
• Represent Acenda at regional statewide and national meetings coalitions and networking events.
• Serve as one of the organizations key relationship ambassador with key community stakeholders in addressing any issues or concerns related to referral networks.
• Continuously monitor healthcare market trends policy changes funding opportunities and community needs.
• Develop geographic referral maps and service area heat maps to identify underserved populations and expansion opportunities.
• Analyze competitor activity and emerging market opportunities.
• Maintain an enterprise partnership pipeline and growth dashboard that includes KPIs which monitor referral volume conversion rates partner engagement geographic penetration service gaps and other strategically impactful metrics.
• Lead implementation of technology solutions that improve network development including AI-powered prospect identification CRM optimization referral intelligence dashboards GIS mapping predictive analytics and partnership scoring models.
• Support Acendas culture of collaboration and service integration across programmatic service lines.
  
  

Communication Requirements

• Works collaboratively with all staff to effectively communicate and problem solve.
• Appropriately and timely communicates job related concerns to supervisor and staff and make suggestions for improvement; Conducts self in a professional manner that positively reflects the agency culture.

Administrative Oversight Requirements

• Follows agency policies and procedures and ensures same in others.
• Oversee the use of data to ensure best practice.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to analyze work set goals develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
• Must regularly be able to see speak and hear. Frequently required to stand sit walk bend use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be sensitive flexible and responsive to gender race ethnicity socio-economic status religion age sexual orientation or any other diverse needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.
  

• Bachelors Degree required
• 10 years experience in external customer relationship leadership roles and business development
• 10 years experience in leading cross-organizational teams
• Strong understanding of Healthcare referral workflows with a preferred emphasis on Behavioral Health and Social Services
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to funder contract requirements and incorporate compliance activities into daily workflow
• Experience in data-driven decision making and familiarity with technology tools in support of community-based research evaluation and data collection;
• Understanding of the Stark Law and other Federal anti-kickback legislation.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information:

• Base Rate: $90000-$100000 Annually
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses.

We Provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Year-end performance bonuses

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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