Mental Health Service Associate - Central Ohio Chapter - (U.S. License

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department of the American Red Cross. 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.

This position is for the U.S residents only. If you live in another country, please seek for other opportunities with the International Red Cross in the country where you live.

Qualifications:

CURRENT DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2017

A. 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)

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, verified by a letter from a

current or previous employer.

D. 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.