Our Team:

We are improving the lives we touch. We need passionate, talented people working together who share our desire to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of speciality behavioral health and addiction disorders. Acadia Healthcare is headquartered in Franklin, TN and is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the nation. Our organization values input from employees and fosters collaboration to create a team oriented service delivery system.

This position will report to any of our Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) nationwide or our corporate headquarters located in Franklin, TN with hybrid flexibility.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Your Job as a Grant and Proposal Writer:

The Grant in Proposal Writer will work in collaboration with Director of Grants and Program Development and will be responsible for prpposting, writing, and submissions of grants for the CTC Group. This position will work directly with the CTC Group's grant team to research, draft and submit proposals.

Your Responsibilities as a Grant and Proposal Writer: 

• Cultivate strategic partnerships/relationships to support grant acquisitions and for advancing organizational programmatic priorities.
• Engage, cultivate and manage all relationships with external partners.
• Work with Regional Vice Presidents and Regional Directors to establish relationships with local agencies, such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and other community partners.
• Supports the senior leadership team, RD’s, and staff to make consistent and progressive steps toward improving the grant portfolio.
• Speaks and writes clearly. Has the ability to deliver information in a concise and direct manner regardless of the nature of the subject matter.
• Articulates the goals, objectives and decisions in logical and understandable formats; lets people know where they stand and open to feedback from peers and senior management
• As a voice/advocate of Medication Assisted Treatment, the Lead Grant Witer will have strong written and verbal communication skills. She or he will be a persuasive, credible, and polished communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills. This individual must work collaboratively with internal as well as external partners and other organizations. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Communication, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline;
• MBA/Graduate degree preferred.

Your Professional Experience:

• Strong understanding of business development and sales principles, with a demonstrated ability to integrate grant opportunities into overall growth strategies.
• Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in grant writer role, ideally in a rapidly evolving institution.
• Proven experience in writing successful grant proposals with a track record of securing funding from various sources.
• Proficient in crafting clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization's mission and objectives.
• Capability to conduct market research and analyze industry trends to inform grant proposals and align them with business development goals.
• Strong demonstrated experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including advisory groups, coalitions, forums, trade associations, and foundations.
• Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions.
• A successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization.
• A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives.
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for Acadia Healthcare’s mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a management team of senior professionals.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• An individual who is able to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Engage and cultivate relationships with Foundations and other non-traditional doors.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.