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Make a difference where it matters most. Common Ground, a leading non-profit organization committed to helping people move from crisis to hope, is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Program Director to lead a dedicated team.

At the heart of our mission is a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves compassionate support during life’s most difficult moments. If you’re a proven leader who shares this vision and has a passion for innovative, community-based crisis care — this is your chance to make a real impact.

About You

The ideal Director of Genesee Mobile Crisis Services (GMCS) at Common Ground is an entrepreneurial-type individual who will be excited about developing a team around this mobile crisis response program. This leader will be self-motivated and highly independent, while holding high expectations for the mobile program. The Director will thrive by collaborating with a strong team of experts committed to make the program a leading example of best practice in mobile crisis intervention.

If you’re ready to lead with compassion, create lasting change, and be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to hear from you. To view full job description details, click here: Program Director - Genesee Mobile Crisis Services (https://cghelps.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRJobDescriptions/ERfy7c1Cz5xNjkG\_LzlvT64BBOMGF2BnxL9kOJk0\_sdg2A?e=OkyAIQ)

Day in the life

+ Provide strategic direction and vision for the Mobile Crisis Team program, aligning it with the organization's overall mission and goals

+ Develop, maintain, and implement policies, procedures, and protocols for crisis intervention and assessment, ensuring they adhere to best practices and relevant regulations

+ Collaborate with other mental health service providers, community agencies, and emergency services to ensure coordinated care and effective crisis response within the region

What you need to apply

+ Master’s degree in Human Service field

+ Professional licensure in the State of Michigan as one of the following: LMSW/LPC/LLP

+ MCBAP Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor (CAADC)

+ Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan

+ Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) OR Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) defined by the State of Michigan

+ Minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading community-based mental health/substance use programming

+ Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in diagnosing, treating people with mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities

+ Valid Michigan driver’s license, clean driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy

+ Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services

+ Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children

+ Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder

+ Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, crisis assessment, and intervention techniques

What Makes Us Different?

+ Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment

+ Be part of a purpose-driven team serving individuals in crisis 24/7

+ Work in an organization that values healing, recovery, and human connection

+ Help shape and grow a vital program meeting urgent community

+ Opportunity for professional growth

+ Team orientated environment

+ An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

+ Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, etc.)

+ Free Premium subscription to the CALM app – because your wellness matters too

+ Competitive pay

+ Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and refocus

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org