Disaster Mental Health Team Member- York County

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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.

• Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster.

• Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter team.

• Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education.

• Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster.

• Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

• Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies.

Time Commitment: Varies, includes online and remote training to get started

Qualifications:

1. 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)

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=43393&h=193&p=1899125