Have a license in mental health and want to help out on disasters?

Experiencing a natural disaster or other emergency can be intensely stressful.

Even when the immediate danger has passed, the impact can still be felt. People may feel grief or anger over the damage or loss, fear or hopelessness when thinking about rebuilding their lives, or they may simply feel overwhelmed and not know how to begin. Taking those first steps toward recovery can be easier with a little support.

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers provide that support. These 3,000 compassionate professionals volunteer their considerable skills and training to respond when disaster strikes. Whether fostering a positive culture in disaster shelters, being a patient listener for someone who needs to talk about what they’ve gone through, or even spotting early signs of traumatic stress that can be referred for specialist care, Disaster Mental Health volunteers help create conditions where people, families and communities can rebuild after devastating events.

Must be a currently licensed mental health professional and at minimum hold a master’s degree 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). OR be a current high school psychologists or school counselor OR a current psychiatric nurse (must have at least 2 years experience working in the psychiatric setting).