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.
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:
