Stars Behavioral Health Group is hiring: Grant Writer in Dallas

Job Summary

Job Summary The Grant Writer will play a critical role in securing financial resources to support BHG’s substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. The ideal candidate is a skilled and persuasive writer with strong research and project management abilities, who is passionate about helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. This position collaborates with BHG’s Director of Grant Management, leadership, program staff, and finance teams to develop winning proposals and manage all aspects of the grant lifecycle, from prospect research to final reporting.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

The key responsibilities of the Grant Writer include but not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively research and identify new public and private grant opportunities aligned BHG’s mission and strategic goals.
• Stay informed about trends in addiction treatment, recovery, and funding landscapes, including updates from agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Partner with the Director of Grants Management to assess alignment between the organization's programs and funder priorities to determine the most promising opportunities.
• Write clear, persuasive, and grammatically correct grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
• Work with program directors and other subject matter experts to gather program data, statistics, and stories of client impact.
• Collaborate with the finance department to develop accurate and detailed budgets.
• Ensure all applications and submissions adhere to funder guidelines and meet all deadlines.
• Manage a calendar of grant deadlines for applications and reporting.
• Partner with the Director of Grant Management to develop and maintain a tracking system for all grant-related activities, including submissions, awards, and reporting schedules.
• Partner with operations to prepare timely and accurate interim and final grant reports, demonstrating the program's outcomes and compliance with funder requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with funding agencies and foundations.
• Work with the operations team and other departments to gather necessary information for proposals and reporting.
• Provide support and guidance to other staff members regarding grant requirements and reporting.
• Performs all related duties as required.

Regulatory

• Responsible for complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements

Marketing and Outreach

• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing
• Demonstrates hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and fellow Team Members
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships in the workplace
• Can work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Makes decisions and uses good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
• Deals appropriately with others in stressful or other undesirable situations

Training

• Participate in and provide in-service trainings as required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies
• Attend conferences, meetings and training programs as directed

Minimum Requirements

• The Grant Writer must comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, public health administration, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Grant Professional Certification (GPC) is a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of grants work, including federal, state, and private grant guidelines preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience in grant writing, ideally within healthcare or human services setting.
• Experience with government grants, such as those from SAMHSA or the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on persuasive and data-driven storytelling.
• Superior research, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in grant research tools and databases, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the nuances and needs of addiction treatment and behavioral health is a plus.
• The ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated, with a high degree of responsibility and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective at getting people on the same page.

In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

• High integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Efficient
• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
• Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
• Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the use of typical office equipment such as calculator, fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, and computer programs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent such accommodation does not create an undue hardship on the business.

• A variable workload, periodic high activity level.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Sit for long periods of time, some bending, stooping and stretching
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes
• Keyboarding for long periods of time

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members so classified. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and this job description may be updated at any time.

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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