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| Disaster Mental Health Counselor |
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Disaster Planning & Response |
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| Location: |
All locations |
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| Responsibilities: |
Provides emergency and preventive mental health services to people affected by disaster and to Red Cross workers assigned to a disaster relief operation including education about stressors, their effects, and methods of coping; and advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral services for resources to meet mental health-related problems. Training and support will be provided. |
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| Qualifications: |
Licensed mental health professional (counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, Registered Nurses with considerable training and expertise in mental health.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to the diverse needs of a disaster situation.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross. |
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| Time Commitment: |
One 6-8 hour shift per month |
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| How to Apply: |
Register for Volunteer Orientation |
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