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Volunteer Deployment: Mental Health Associate

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross

American Red Cross

Help out with Tropical Storm Debby, Beryl and the California Wildfires - Red Cross will train, deploy, transport and board you to assist in the efforts.

Please note: Pass the background check, 14 consecutive days of availability, deployment location is based on volunteer need not on personal preference, you must complete 5-10 hours of online training.

Position Description: This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The role of the Disaster Mental Health Service Associate (SA) or Worker is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster mental health support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

As a Mental Health Services volunteer, you will:

  • 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.


MUST RESIDE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Official use only: DCS-GAP-IDC-DMH-SA: Disaster Mental Health Service Associate

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About American Red Cross

Location:

1450 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Description

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. Join a team of 4000+ regular volunteers in the Los Angeles Region to deliver services to local communities daily, weekly or monthly.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Variable locations throughout Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA 90014

(34.04348,-118.25193)
 

DATE POSTED

October 28, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
  • Disaster Relief Call Center
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Disaster Response
  • Counseling / Mental Health

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 14 Day deployment
  • 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

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