Jennifer Mitchell
Executive Director
“Individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder deserve care from specialists. SUD is complex, and better outcomes happen when individuals are treated by professionals trained specifically in this work. I’m proud to lead an organization committed to specialization and ethical practice.”
Jennifer Mitchell, LPC, CCS, CAADC, has been the Executive Director of the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) since 2021. She brings over two decades of experience as a counselor, clinical supervisor, trainer and leader in the field of behavioral health and substance use disorder services. She has worked extensively in detox, residential, and outpatient care settings, where she has supervised teams and led quality improvement initiatives to deliver compassionate care to underserved populations.
Recognizing that substance use disorders have the potential to impact every facet of an individual’s life – mind, spirit, mental health, relationships, career and physical health, Jennifer believes that only those who have specialized knowledge and skills can effectively provide treatment. Her conviction is deeply personal; as a partner, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, and colleague to individuals in long-term recovery, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of high-quality treatment.
Jennifer is also a part-time instructor at Western Michigan University, where she is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of professionals.