Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. We are seeking a Data Protection & Risk Specialist to join our team in Franklin, TN. The first 90 days in this role will be fully in-person to ensure comprehensive onboarding and training. After the initial period, the position will transition to a hybrid model, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the office each week The Data Protection & Risk Specialist will play a critical role in safeguarding Acadia’s sensitive information by serving as the subject matter expert for data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and insider risk management. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Acadia’s data protection framework to ensure data is properly tagged, secured, and governed throughout its lifecycle. The Specialist will partner with IT, compliance, privacy, and business units to reduce risks associated with data misuse, strengthen regulatory compliance, and embed best practices in data protection and risk management across the organization.