Behavioral Health Sr. Account Executive
About Sage Elevate:
Founded in 2025 in Tampa, Sage Elevate is transforming care for individuals living with
mental health and substance use disorders.
We specialize in providing personalized medication therapy for behavioral health
conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder,
and opioid addiction. At Sage Elevate, we believe in empowering mental wellness
through evidence-based treatments, delivered in supportive and respectful care
environments.
Building on the legacy of innovation and compassion established by our sister company,
Sage Infusion, Sage Elevate is committed to expanding access to high-quality
behavioral health care across Florida. Our approach is centered on the individual,
ensuring each patient receives expert clinical support, transparent guidance, and a
treatment plan tailored to their unique needs.
Position Summary:
As a Senior Strategic Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating new
referral sources, building trusted provider relationships, and driving patient growth
across your assigned territory. You will serve as a key liaison between Sage Elevate
and behavioral health providers, leveraging your consultative sales skills and healthcare
knowledge to promote our suite of mental health and addiction-focused therapies.
This role requires a strong understanding of the psychiatric and behavioral health
landscape, with experience engaging psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners,
addiction specialists, PHP (Partial Hospitalization Programs), IOP (Intensive Outpatient
Programs), detox centers, and community mental health organizations.
The ideal candidate is a proven hunter with a track record of opening new accounts,
activating new sites, and building long-term referral partnerships in the behavioral health
space.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to achieve or exceed sales, referral, and
patient growth targets
• Identify and cultivate relationships with psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, addiction
medicine providers, therapists, PHPs, IOPs, detox centers, MAT clinics, and
behavioral
health organizations
• Conduct outbound outreach, schedule and lead meetings, and present Sage Elevate’s
value proposition to prospective clients and referral sources
• Educate providers and patients on Sage Elevate’s behavioral health therapies and
treatment pathways
• Build referral pipelines for patients with depression, treatment-resistant depression,
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, and opioid dependence
• Open new accounts and activate underperforming or dormant referral sources
• Maintain frequent, value-added communication with new and existing accounts to
drive
loyalty and referrals
• Address client questions, concerns, and objections with a consultative and solutions-
focused approach
• Leverage data to monitor trends, analyze territory performance, and refine market
strategy
• Recapture former patients through strategic engagement and relationship-building
efforts
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth onboarding and
exceptional patient experiences
• Monitor competitors’ activities, services, and market trends to remain informed and
agile
in the behavioral health space
• Attend educational workshops, psychiatric conferences, and addiction recovery
industry
events to stay current and build professional networks
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and submit timely activity reports and
sales
updates
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or
equivalent
healthcare experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in behavioral health, psychiatry,
addiction treatment, specialty pharmacy, or related healthcare industries
• Proven track record of opening new accounts and activating new referral sites
• Existing experience working with or calling on psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs,
behavioral
health groups, addiction treatment centers, or community mental health programs
strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of behavioral health diagnoses including depression, bipolar
disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, and opioid dependence
• Working knowledge of psychiatric treatment models including medication-assisted
treatment (MAT), long-acting injectables (LAIs), PHP/IOP workflows, and addiction
recovery pathways
• Understanding of the healthcare industry, provider landscape, referral dynamics, and
payer environment
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and growth targets
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software (HubSpot and Sales Rabbit preferred), Google
Workspace
and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory; valid driver’s license required
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a fast-
paced
environment
Preferred Experience
• Experience with behavioral health therapies such as Spravato, Vivitrol, Invega,
Abilify, Aristada, or Brixadi
• Established network within Florida’s psychiatric or behavioral health community
• Familiarity with payer pathways, prior authorizations, and specialty medication access
in behavioral health.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
• Passion for improving mental health outcomes and expanding access to behavioral
healthcare
• Consultative mindset with a focus on solving provider and patient challenges
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a growing, mission-driven company
• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions
• Strong team collaborator who contributes to a positive company culture.
Sage Elevate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed
to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.