Hurricane Isaias Mental health and Wellness team
About the role
Capacity Path is recruiting professionals for its Disaster Response Cadre to support ongoing disaster response and community stabilization efforts in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. This is a short-term, paid opportunity for on-site deployments ranging from 5 days to several months, depending on availability and disaster impacts. The cadre delivers crisis care, wellness, resilience, and neurobiologically-informed mental health support to survivors and responders on the frontlines. Professionals nationwide are invited to join the roster and respond onsite when a disaster occurs.
Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with experience in any of the following roles or fields:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professionals
- Social Workers (LCSW, MSW, Registered Interns)
- Health & Wellness Coaches (Board Certified preferred)
- Peer Support or Life Coaches
- Addiction or Sleep Specialists
- Licensed Massage Therapists
- Functional Medicine and Wellness Practitioners
- Sports, Fitness, or Performance Psychologists
- Medical Professionals
- Public Health Administrators
- Emergency Management Personnel
- Public Safety / Public Service Professionals
- NIMS/ICS-trained Responders
- Field Finance, Documentation, Public Information Management
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience in high-stress, crisis, or emergency environments
- Understanding of the emotional and logistical challenges faced by disaster survivors and first responders
- Strong communication, coaching, crisis care, and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
- Commitment to professionalism, resiliency, and trauma-informed care
Minimum requirements:
- Relevant experience in crisis care, response, or support settings
- Ability to pass a background check
- If licensed or certified, provide current documentation of your credentials
Note: This is not a remote position. All responders must be able and willing to travel to disaster-affected areas when deployed.
Benefits
- Response-specific training daily in the field on the Crisis Care Task Force to enhance mental health and wellness skill set
- Very competitive Daily Stipend $350–550+/day based on qualifications/experience
- Travel & Per Diem Reimbursement (more than 50 miles from home address)
- Lodging & Onsite Transportation Provided
- No obligation to Deploy when requested for Availability (like a Reservist list)
Pay
Daily stipend of $350–550+ per day, based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
All positions are temporary, on-call roles for the 2025 response season. Evening and weekend work may be required. Deployments may last from as few as 5 days to several months depending on availability and disaster impacts. Travel and lodging will be arranged or reimbursed as needed. Punctuality, reliability, and adaptability are essential.