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Disaster Mental Health Team Member

American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Montgomery, MD
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    • Approximately 5-10 hours per month, flexible schedule; • During times of a local disaster, time commitment may increase; • Commitment of at least 6 months.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    - a current, unencumbered license in a mental health profession, and 2 years relevant experience required.

    Description

    Disaster Mental Health Team Member

    Purpose: As a Disaster Mental Health Team Member you will provide Disaster Mental Health services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery. Disaster Mental Health volunteers help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

    Volunteer Responsibilities: As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you will:

    • Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster;
    • Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by a disaster;
    • Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies;
    • Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health team;
    • Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

    Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others;
    • Holds a master’s degree in mental health (at minimum) and holds a current, unencumbered license in a mental health profession;
    • Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing and internet search tools;
    • Able to complete required Red Cross training.

    Watch our video to learn more: We are the American Red Cross

    Location

    On-site
    Any where in county, Montgomery, Maryland, US

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