Mental Health Professionals Needed

The American Red Cross responds to home fires and other large disasters all over the country. This virtual opportunity can be done from the comfort of your home with an oppotunity to deploy nationally!

Disaster Mental Health Volunteers Needed in our community!

A little about what you will be doing-

• Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions.
• Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.
• Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources.
• Be available to provide disaster mental health support to staff as necessary.

Qualifications

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: At minimum, holds a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; and Holds a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW)
• CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and Holds a current, unencumbered license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by an appropriate state board.
• CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and Have a minimum of two years of experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer.
• RETIRED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Meet the above educational criteria for specified profession; and Held a license (any level license) from any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse or psychiatrist, or a certificate as a school psychologist or school counselor, within the five years* prior to on-boarding as a Disaster Mental Health worker; and Maintained a license or certification in good standing upon retirement and without any disciplinary action taken by the issuing U.S. state or territory licensing or certification board.

The time commitment varies depending on local need but averages 5-10 hours a month after training is completed.

Watch our video to learn more: Disaster Mental Health