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3 people are interested
Disasters Happen, You Can Help: Disaster Mental Health Counselor
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Support the Red Cross & Disaster Services by providing professional mental health services to disaster clients, their families and other Red Cross volunteers at disaster shelters, service delivery sites, relief operations headquarters and over the phone. Services includes psychological triage, crisis intervention, assessment, and behavioral health consultation.
OPEN TIME DAYS
1-2 hours (average) shifts per disaster response.
Number of responses vary per month.
REQUIRED TRAINING
Orientation to the American Red Cross
Online & Classroom training course list will be provided (approx. 10 hrs of training).
One-on-one mentoring and support from current Disaster Mental Health Services Counselors.
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
County-wideJefferson County, WI 53538
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year commitment; Renewable annually.