Disaster Mental Health Volunteer

Serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster mental health support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

• 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:

• 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.

Required:

• Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
• Demonstrated active listening skills.