Mental Health Specialist - Disaster Response

Pafford Medical Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join their Special Response Team. This role involves responding to disasters and public health emergencies, providing essential mental health services in challenging environments. Candidates must be ready for rapid deployment and work effectively under pressure. The position offers opportunities for both domestic and international assignments, requiring a strong background in behavioral healthcare and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Current unencumbered license to practice in a State.
• Willing to work in austere locations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to disaster-affected areas within the US.
• Assist in planning and implementing mental health services.
• Document patient care activities accurately.

Skills

Emergency Care

Mental Health Services

Counseling

Education

Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Tools

CPR Certification

Hazmat Awareness

FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800

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Mental Health Specialist - Disaster Response

Summary

Title: Mental Health Specialist - Disaster Response ID: 2416 Pafford EMS: Offsite/Remote Division/Department: Operations State: Offsite/Remote

Description

Pafford Medical Services is seeking dedicated Behavioral Healthcare personnel to join our Special Response Team. In this role, you will respond to areas impacted by natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises, supporting both State and Federal Disaster responses. Candidates may be deployed within the continental United States, its territories, and international locations.

This position is an on-call and as-needed employment basis. Candidates must be able to deploy within 48 hours of notice for a minimum of fourteen (14) days. Conditions during deployment will vary depending on the resources available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy to disaster-affected areas within the United States and its territories, with potential for international opportunities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of mental health services for disaster victims and their families.
• Operate in field hospitals, delivering care in temporary setups and supporting ongoing patient treatment and care.
• Collaborate with other response teams and agencies to ensure coordinated and effective disaster response.
• Assists in identifying appropriate interventions and prevention services/techniques and counseling for early identification of victims at risk of mental health and related problems
• Adapt to rapidly changing environments and work conditions, maintaining a high standard of care under pressure.
• Document patient care activities accurately and comprehensively.
• Maintain and safeguard medical equipment and supplies.
  
  

Assignments

Candidates must be comfortable providing care in various settings, including but not limited to:

• Pre-Hospital/911 Response: Assess patients to prioritize their treatment based on the severity of their conditions, ensuring efficient and effective care plans and transport as needed.
• Field Hospital: Offer mental healthcare services in areas where typical access to medical care is limited or unavailable.
• Hospital Decompression: Assist existing hospitals by providing mental healthcare when staff is limited or the patient load exceeds the hospital's capacity.
• Support of Patient Movement: Evaluate, stabilize, and prepare patients for safe transportation.
  
  

Skills/Education/Other Requirements

• US Citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• A degree in behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR A combination of education and experience that provided applicants with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• Current unencumbered license or registration to practice in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Skills and experience with a high proficiency in emergency or acute care
• Current CPR Certifications
• Valid Driver's License
• Hazmat Awareness
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
• Passport preferred
• Must be willing and able to work in all environmental conditions, including austere locations
  

Conditions Of Employment

This is a per diem/casual position with W-2 employment status. Rates will be disclosed during disaster activation. Candidates will have the option to accept or decline deployment based on the offered rates and conditions.

• Candidates must submit and pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, criminal background check, and drug screen (in accordance with federal guidelines).
• Candidates may be required to submit vaccination records depending on deployment requirements.
• Maintain all certifications and licenses throughout employment.
  
  

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