Contractor | Grant Writer

RemoteRemotePart Time$85–$140 /hrPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

Grant Writer
Contractor
RFP responses
government proposals
proposal development
writing
editing
communication skills
data gathering
funder requirements

Nice to have

behavioral health
mental health programs
social services
child welfare
juvenile justice
education

Role summary

Seeking a Contract Grant Writer to develop persuasive and compliant grant applications and RFP responses for California-based county behavioral health programs. This remote role requires exceptional writing, project management, and data gathering skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and AI-supported proposal tools. The ideal candidate will collaborate with executive leaders and clinical teams to articulate program models and service outcomes, ideally with experience in behavioral health or related social services.

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Job Title:

Grant Writer | Contractor

Division/Program:

Long Beach, Corporate Office

Starting Compensation:

85.00 - 140.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Remote | California Residence Preferred

Working Hours/Shift:

Flexible / Open for discussion. The contractor has the autonomy to set their own work hours based on project needs and

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

Career development programs designed to help you grow.

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG:
Education:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Experience & Qualifications

Proposal & RFP Management: Proven track record of developing successful government proposals and RFP responses, with strong project management skills to lead end-to-end proposal development (requirement tracking, reviewer coordination, version control, and final readiness reviews).

Behavioral Health Domain Expertise: Preferred experience writing proposals for California-based behavioral health and mental health programs, particularly those integrated with social services, child welfare, juvenile justice, education, housing, and crisis services.

Writing & Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills to produce clear, persuasive content under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities, draft cycles, and stakeholder feedback.

Information Gathering & Compliance: Skilled at gathering programmatic, operational, and financial data from internal teams, ensuring strict adherence to funder requirements, and auditing narratives against RFPs, amendments, Q&A releases, and scoring rubrics to maximize competitiveness.

Technical & AI Tool Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word and collaborative document review workflows, with hands-on ability to leverage AI-supported proposal tools—effectively verifying, customizing, and aligning AI content to maintain SBHG’s organizational voice while safeguarding sensitive organizational and client data.

How you will make a difference:
The Contract Grant Writer develops persuasive, compliant RFP responses and grant applications for county behavioral health programs across California. Working in a fast-paced environment, this consultant collaborates closely with executive leaders, clinical teams, finance, and regional administrators to articulate SBHG’s program models, staffing strategies, service outcomes, and community partnerships. Ideal candidates bring proven experience crafting competitive proposals for wraparound, inpatient, outpatient, school-based, and community behavioral health services, often leveraging and adapting existing proposal frameworks to meet strict funder requirements.
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