Nonprofit
Published 12/30/25 4:31PM

Disaster Mental Health Team Member

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Harlingen, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 1-year commitment/ 5-10 hours monthly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    The purpose of this position is to provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter/region.

    Responsibilities for Disaster Mental Health Team Member:

    • Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster mental Health chapter and/or regional team
    • Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education
    • Support DMH response to local operations, including helping to facilitate mental health-related long-term recovery efforts for local operations when appropriate
    • Assist the chapter and/or region in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies

    Disaster Mental Health Team Member Qualifications(required)

    • Currently Licensed Mental Health Professionals:
      • Hold Master's Degree in one of the mental health professions, hold a current, unencumbered license, registered in any U.S. state or territory as a:
      • Social Worker
      • Psychologist
      • Professional Counselor
      • Marriage and Family Therapist
      • Psychiatrist
      • Current Psychiatric Nurse
      • Retired Mental Health Professional
    • Basic computer skills including ability to navigate some electronic record systems and email
    • Have an active RC Care User role of IDC Worker

    Location

    On-site

    American Red Cross

    6914 W Expy 83, Harlingen, TX 78552, USA

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