DCS: Disaster Mental Health Service Associate-Volusia County

*Key Responsibilities·Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions. ·Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.·Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources. ·Be available to provide disaster mental health support to staff as necessary.*Time Commitment i.e. Approximate # of hours per week or month·Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days. ·Beyond Regional responses: 12-14-hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation*Qualifications Please indicate which qualifications are required vs preferred·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) ·CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS:At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and holds a current, unencumbered license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by an appropriate state board.·CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES:Have a state license as a registered nurse; and have a minimum of two years of experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified b