Mental Health Service Associate - Greater Cincinnati Area (U.S

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 th country where you live.

Volunteers provide :

Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster.

Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health chapter

team.

Participate in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster

education.

Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by disaster.

Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

Support other disaster relief operations.

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.