Disaster volunteering opportunity for licensed mental health providers

This opportunity is only available for currently licensed or recently retired mental health professionals.

Licensed mental health professionals can provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to disaster-affected clients and Red Cross workers before, during, and/or after a disaster event.

This position supports the mission of the American Red Cross by providing quality mental health support to clients and workers in order to reduce the impact of trauma and support recovery after a disaster.

Members of the Disaster Mental Health team:

• Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities, and Red Cross workers through disaster mental health interventions.
• Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies if requested.
• Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources.
• Use computer systems like RC Care (Salesforce) and email (Outlook) to document services for clients

Required 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, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education.
• CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and have a minimum of 2 years’ 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 5 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.
• Basic computer skills including ability to navigate some electronic record systems and email

Ready to make a difference? Apply here or contact recruitmentgny@redcross.org.