Program Manger - Mobile Crisis Response Team

Common Ground • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Common Ground, a leading non-profit organization committed to helping people move from crisis to hope, is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Program Manger 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. The ideal Manger 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 Manager 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Service field
• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan as one of the following: LMSW/LPC/LLP
• Strong background in substance use disorder treatment
• 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 in diagnosing, treating people with mental health, substance use disorders, 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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading community-based mental health/substance use programming
• Active Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) credential (i.e., CADC, CAADC, CCS) strongly preferred
• Previous experience with mobile crisis services

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees