Join Our Mental Health Services Team in Amador County!
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Two volunteer positions are currently available for mental health professionals.Disaster Mental Health - Service you will give: Work remotely as you provide mental health support over the phone to survivors coping with the stress of a recent home fire or other disaster.Schedule: You provide your availability, but many schedules throughout the week will work if you are able to contact survivors at times that are best for them.Services to the Armed Forces - Service you will give: Teach in-person classes that help military members, their family, or veterans as they cope with the stress of military deployments.Schedule: You provide your availability, but classes typically must be taught on weekdays during regular business hours.You must have a professional mental health background to fill these volunteer positions. CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:At minimum, holds a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; ANDHolds a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any U.S. state or territory as asocial worker,psychologist,professional counselor,marriage and family therapist, orpsychiatrist(any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW)CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS:At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; andHolds a current, unencumbered license or certification as aschool psychologist or school counselorissued by an appropriate state board.CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES:Have a state license as a registered nurse; andHave a minimum of two years of experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer.RETIRED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:Meet the above educa
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