Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Why Connections? Millions of people nationwide experience mental health and substance use crises each year without a safe place to receive care. Their options are typically emergency rooms, long inpatient hospital stays, or jail. Connections exists to change that. Connections Health Solutions is the nation's leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery, diverting individuals from more restrictive settings like jails, emergency rooms, and inpatient hospitals. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. What You'll Do: We are looking for a high-performing Senior Associate, Corporate Development to report directly to the Chief of Staff / Director of Corporate Development. This is a very high visibility, high impact role that directly supports the organization’s primary strategic focus areas, including expanding immediate access care to those most in need, leading national value-based payment innovation in behavioral health, and driving tech-enabled clinical and operational scalability. You will operate cross-functionally with the growth, finance, operations, and clinical teams as well as support investor relations and manage cross-enterprise initiatives. The position is critical in bringing life-saving crisis care to communities in need . You will combine structured project management with rigorous data analysis and an executive presence to keep the organization accountable to high-level execution. You’ll support CEO and Corporate Development initiatives , engage members of the Senior Leadership Team, manage strategic cross-functional workstreams , and accelerate critical enterprise priorities. This role is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career with a broad mandate and immediate ownership who is motivated by a high-impact, high-growth enterprise. Growth and Product Development: Identify market trends and customer needs to develop new business adjacencies Evaluate growth and financial trends to expand GTM opportunities and speed to market Support strategic evaluation and design of product adjacencies De velop and d eliver business cases and value propositions for partnerships and M&A Tech Enablement and Artificial Intelligence: Support enterprise-wide tech-enablement strategy Lead tech-enablement and AI deployments with front-line patient-facing teams Execute upon expansion of tech enablers and tech-enabled services, including integration of AI solutions for back-office and front-line clinical and operational functions Alternative Payment Models: Support and execute upon business transformation efforts around payment strategy (e.g., value-based care, alternative payment models) Develop innovative alternative payment models to transform national behavioral health delivery Support market-leading innovations in defining measurement-based value in behavioral health Executive Engagement: Engage Executive Team to support strategic plan development complete with annual performance goals and objectives Support the Corporate Executive budget process Manage process to maintain consistent performance across major cross-enterprise initiatives and KPIs Participate in advocacy and policy influencing activities to develop positive relationships on behalf of the company Serve as strategic partner to Chief of Staff for impactful decision-making about enterprise strategy Support new service proposals to expand national community and patient care Prepare executive-ready materials for Board and investor presentations Develop KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks to monitor enterprise performance Performs all other duties as assigned. This is a fully remote position. What You'll Bring: 3+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or analytical healthcare operations High performer with clear ownership experience Strong project and people management skills Strong analytical skills to build models, dashboards, and structured recommendations Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Ability to influence senior executives High energy, strong work ethic, and hands-on approach The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment. It would be great if you had: Master's degree in related field (e.g., MBA or MHA) 6+ years of experience Experience working with C-Suite Experience working in healthcare policy What We Offer: Full-time only: Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan) Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation) Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan EEO Statement Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.