What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Program Director position at National Addiction Specialists?
About the role
- To help combat the opioid epidemic and save lives, National Addiction Specialists (NAS) has been awarded a state grant called Telehealth for Health, Recovery, & Independence with Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE), it is a project that expands NAS’ existing telehealth Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to uninsured/underinsured adults with OUD and co-occurring SUD/MH disorders (COD).
- This position offers the opportunity to lead this grant to deliver on its mission. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about program management, we encourage you to apply.
- Build your career with talented peers. NAS brings together a diverse team of expert clinicians and counselors aligned under a common mission. NAS's clinical teams are some of the leading voices in addiction medicine and industry transformation.
- Grow with us. According to White House estimates, the opioid crisis cost the US $500 billion in 2015. A member with untreated opioid use disorder (OUD) drives 550% greater healthcare costs to payers than the average member (UHC analysis, 2019). NAS partners with leading commercial and Medicaid health plans to bring better experiences and effective services to their members, significantly reducing costs and sharing in the economic savings we create.
Success in this role and responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall development and guidance of the project's theoretical framework and performance with respect to goals and objectives.
- Responsible for all fiscal decisions and for leading efforts to support program sustainability.
- Provides leadership with respect to all aspects of the program and provides supervision to other team members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project.
- Oversee and approve budget planning and management.
- Oversee and approve project-specific policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Approve all legal documents related to the program.
- Oversee and facilitate program sustainability plans to ensure long-term program viability.
- Represent the program on NAS' behalf with all stakeholders and state agencies.
- Disseminate project information/knowledge generated by program evaluation, including all reporting requirements.
Requirements for the role
- Bachelors degree or higher, preferably in mental health, social work, or related field
- Previous experience and history of successful grant/program management
- Addiction or Mental Health experience is preferred by not required
- Strong project management skills, PMP preferred
- Familiarity with state grants requirements and procedures, preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability in writing, public speaking, planning, budgeting, and personnel management
- Must also possess a high regard for confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Grant Management: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brentwood, TN 37027 (Required)
About us
Working at National Addiction Specialists (NAS)
Founded in 2019, NAS is a telehealth clinic offering long-term support and treatment for substance use disorders. Collaborating across medical, behavioral, and psychosocial dimensions, NAS's dedicated Care Teams deliver evidence-based care and help participants work toward their individual goals.
Our mission
- Based in science: NAS care teams provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. NAS teams also help manage co-occurring conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Grounded in empathy: We provide unconditional support rooted in harm reduction and trauma-informed care. Patients, addiction counselors, and caregivers make important decisions together. NAS focuses on long-term health, happiness, and wellness by addressing non-clinical goals like safe housing, employment, parenting, and financial security just as much as clinical outcomes.
- Breaking down barriers: We're reaching both urban and rural communities of the country, where more than 80% of people have little to no access to buprenorphine (Suboxone) prescribers. NAS provides low-threshold care that is inclusive, empowering, and heavily influenced by participants' stated preferences and goals. Wherever our patients wish to go, we're grateful to go there together.
