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 or remote.

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

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred;
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in grant writer role, ideally in a rapidly evolving institution.
• 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.
• Thorough understanding of project management; able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals.
• 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.
• Strong demonstrated experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including advisory groups, coalitions, forums, trade associations, and foundations.
• 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.