Behavioral Health Network Development Manager
Listed compensation
$70k-$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The BH Network Development Manager will work within the Behavioral Health service line to lead the development of a viable and adequate network of community-based organizations and clinical providers to improve clinical and social care delivery for individuals with Behavioral Health conditions. The BH Network Development Manager will report to the Behavioral Health Program Manager.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Network Development Manager will include the following:
Essential Functions
- Maintain a thorough understanding of behavioral health services and the associated value proposition for different organizations (CBOs, health systems, behavioral health clinics, etc.) to join the Care Compass behavioral health networks.
- Effectively communicate opportunities to engage prospective and existing behavioral health participants, as well as the regional ecosystem.
- Develop, support and oversee the onboarding processes for behavioral health participants to optimize resource availability and support continuity of care across the service area.
- Ensure that behavioral health participants are effectively following defined workflows, standardized processes, and/or complying with readiness criteria and standards.
- Develop and monitor network adequacy for all behavioral health networks and develop/execute action plans to address network adequacy issues at both the network and provider level. Assess network adequacy at least twice a year and/or as necessary. Report on network adequacy findings and action plans both internally and externally.
- Monitors performance of behavioral health programs, services and investments and facilitates process and quality improvements to drive performance improvement where necessary. Regularly use data and data tools to monitor program performance measures such as number of members referred, receiving outreach and engagement, and services provided in the defined period.
- Work in tandem with organizations in the network and community to ensure timely processing of community referrals for individuals in need of treatment, supports, and services.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required or 5 years equivalent experience managing and monitoring organization/partner relationships.
- Demonstrated success in building, maintaining, and managing collaborative stakeholder relationships.
- Proficient in planning, prioritization, and time management with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills and propose creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Possesses strong professional, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Experience in facilitating meetings, including in person or via virtual platforms such as zoom.
- Demonstrated experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Facilitation of meetings either in person or via virtual platforms such as Zoom
License/Certification
- Minimum Required: N/A
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of equivalent experience in managing partner relationships. Strong communication, critical thinking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
In New York, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (43 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (541 salary observations; 1,763 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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