Stars Behavioral Health Group
VP and Chief Business Development Officer
Stars Behavioral Health Group, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
VP and Chief Business Development Officer
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VP and Chief Business Development Officer
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Stars Behavioral Health Group
Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) and its subsidiaries deliver a full continuum of quality community- and facility-based behavioral health and social services programs, as well as a special education nonpublic school and the Stars Training Academy, which provides clinical practice training throughout the USA. Intensive services include day treatment, crisis stabilization, crisis residential treatment, and acute and subacute inpatient treatment. SBHG provides services at over 50 locations through contracts with county mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice departments, public-school districts, and commercial insurers and health plans.
SBHG has 60 locations in 12 counties; 2200+ employees; and over $270M in total contracted funding. In 2025, SBHG reports touching the lives of over 40,000 adults, children and families and offers 85 programs and 29 inpatient/crisis/residential facilities. For more information about SBHG, please visit: https://www.starsinc.com
In 2010, SBHG became an (ESOP) Employee Stock Ownership Program and is 100% owned by its employees.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) is responsible for researching, evaluating, obtaining and developing new, continuing and expanded business opportunities. The position leads business proposal development, including responses to business solicitations, and contract development and negotiations with payors, including government entities and commercial insurers and health plans. This leader will also oversee business operations such as the Stars Training Academy and participation in the Full Circle Health Network, which contracts with MediCal managed care plans to provide services. The CBDO will represent SBHG and its programs and services to state, county and local governments, elected officials, community-based organizations, advocacy groups and provider associations.
As a Vice President and corporate officer, this position participates with the other corporate officers in the overall guidance and management of the company. The CBDO is eligible for appointment to the SBHG Board of Directors.
Key Selection Criteria
Five+ years of experience as a health, mental health, or social services manager.
Experience with planning, developing, contracting, marketing, and providing behavioral healthcare and/or other social services.
Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health, child welfare, and other social services program business operations.
Ability to develop and evaluate business strategies and opportunities, perform financial analysis, and evaluate and negotiate contracts including creating contract content.
Demonstrated understanding of government operations, policy, funding, and contracting covering public mental health services, county social services, probation and juvenile justice services, special education, housing and homelessness, and public welfare systems.
Entrepreneurial with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Psychology/Social Work or equivalent related field is required.
SBHG’s Mission is to bring vision, passion, and humanity to behavioral healthcare, social services, special education, and other human services. SBHG works closely with individuals, families, other providers and their county partners to bring about change in people’s lives. They care deeply about the clients they serve, and that defines everything they do and aspire to be.
The starting base salary for this position is in the upper $200’sk and a generous benefits package is also provided including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Actual pay for the finalist candidate will be adjusted based on various factors, including but not limited to, market conditions, departmental budgets, internal equity, geographic location, level of experience, certifications and training, education, accomplishments, and comprehensive evaluation.
All expressions of interest are confidential. SBHG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Mental Health Care
Health and Human Services
Hospitals and Health Care
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VP and Chief Business Development Officer
role at
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) and its subsidiaries deliver a full continuum of quality community- and facility-based behavioral health and social services programs, as well as a special education nonpublic school and the Stars Training Academy, which provides clinical practice training throughout the USA. Intensive services include day treatment, crisis stabilization, crisis residential treatment, and acute and subacute inpatient treatment. SBHG provides services at over 50 locations through contracts with county mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice departments, public-school districts, and commercial insurers and health plans.
SBHG has 60 locations in 12 counties; 2200+ employees; and over $270M in total contracted funding. In 2025, SBHG reports touching the lives of over 40,000 adults, children and families and offers 85 programs and 29 inpatient/crisis/residential facilities. For more information about SBHG, please visit: https://www.starsinc.com
In 2010, SBHG became an (ESOP) Employee Stock Ownership Program and is 100% owned by its employees.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) is responsible for researching, evaluating, obtaining and developing new, continuing and expanded business opportunities. The position leads business proposal development, including responses to business solicitations, and contract development and negotiations with payors, including government entities and commercial insurers and health plans. This leader will also oversee business operations such as the Stars Training Academy and participation in the Full Circle Health Network, which contracts with MediCal managed care plans to provide services. The CBDO will represent SBHG and its programs and services to state, county and local governments, elected officials, community-based organizations, advocacy groups and provider associations.
As a Vice President and corporate officer, this position participates with the other corporate officers in the overall guidance and management of the company. The CBDO is eligible for appointment to the SBHG Board of Directors.
Key Selection Criteria
Five+ years of experience as a health, mental health, or social services manager.
Experience with planning, developing, contracting, marketing, and providing behavioral healthcare and/or other social services.
Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health, child welfare, and other social services program business operations.
Ability to develop and evaluate business strategies and opportunities, perform financial analysis, and evaluate and negotiate contracts including creating contract content.
Demonstrated understanding of government operations, policy, funding, and contracting covering public mental health services, county social services, probation and juvenile justice services, special education, housing and homelessness, and public welfare systems.
Entrepreneurial with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Psychology/Social Work or equivalent related field is required.
SBHG’s Mission is to bring vision, passion, and humanity to behavioral healthcare, social services, special education, and other human services. SBHG works closely with individuals, families, other providers and their county partners to bring about change in people’s lives. They care deeply about the clients they serve, and that defines everything they do and aspire to be.
The starting base salary for this position is in the upper $200’sk and a generous benefits package is also provided including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Actual pay for the finalist candidate will be adjusted based on various factors, including but not limited to, market conditions, departmental budgets, internal equity, geographic location, level of experience, certifications and training, education, accomplishments, and comprehensive evaluation.
All expressions of interest are confidential. SBHG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Mental Health Care
Health and Human Services
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stars Behavioral Health Group by 2x
Get notified about new Chief Business Development Officer jobs in
Long Beach, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr