Disaster Mental Health Team Member

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