Disaster Cycle Services - Disaster Mental Health Team Member
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Northern California Coastal Region
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What does the Red Cross do & what do we need?
The Red Cross provides shelter, feeding, emergency supplies, health and mental support to hundreds of thousands of people affected by disasters of all sizes. We are actively recruiting new Disaster Mental health team members to provide support within your local community or during large disasters.
Recruiting in: San Mateo and Santa Clara County
What does a Disaster Mental Health team do?
1. Respond to the immediate emotional needs of disaster clients
2. Supplement local mental health resources during times of disasters
3. Support the community in building resilience
Eligibility:
a. Currently licensed mental health professionals:
- At minimum, holds a Master's Degree in one of the mental health positions listed below; and
- Holds a current, unencumbered license from any US state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage or family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW)
b. 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
c. Current psychiatric nurses:
- Have a state license as a registered nurse; and have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a psychiatric setting
d. Retired mental health professionals:
- Held a license (any level) from any US 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
- Maintained a license or certification in good standing upon retirement and without any disciplinary action taken by issuing US state or territory licensing or certification board
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About American Red Cross of Northern California Coastal Region
Location:
1663 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, 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
Community,
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2731 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95111
(37.39024 ,-121.93214 )
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Counseling / Mental Health
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A