Lead Grant Writer - Acadia Healthcare - CTC Group Franklin

Lead Grant Writer

Our Passion:

We exist to Lead Care With Light. We need passionate, talented people working together who share our desire to provide the best quality care to our patients and lead the fight against the opioid epidemic. We are prepared to treat the entire disease, not just a piece of it.

Our Team:

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 160+ outpatient addiction recovery centers nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation, we care for more than 70,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

Our Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Full Time Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, fully remote
• Must have the ability to work Central (CST) hours for meetings

Your Job as a Lead Grant Writer:

Lead Grant Writer will work in collaboration with Director of Grants and Program Development and will be responsible for writing and submission of grants for the CTC Group. The position will work with the CTC Groups grant team to research, draft and submit proposals.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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. 

Your Education, Skills, & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred;
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in a grant writer role, ideally in a rapidly evolving institution.
• 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.
• Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions.
• Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals.
• Strong demonstrated experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including advisory groups, coalitions, forums, trade associations, and foundations.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate:

• 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.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives.
• A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach, 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.
• Engage and cultivate relationships with foundations and other non-traditional doors.

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