Disaster Cycle Services - Disaster Mental Health Team Member
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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 CountyWhat does a Disaster Mental Health team do?1. Respond to the immediate emotional needs of disaster clients2. Supplement local mental health resources during times of disasters3. Support the community in building resilienceEligibility: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 educationc. Current psychiatric nurses:- Have a state license as a registered nurse; and have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a psychiatric settingd. 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-boardi
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