Hurricane Isaias Mental health and Wellness team
About the role
Capacity Path is actively recruiting providers in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties to join our Disaster Cadre in response to recent disasters. This is a short-term, paid opportunity to deliver real relief and resilience on the frontlines—supporting survivors and responders with expert crisis care, wellness, real resilience, and neurobiologically-informed mental health support. Deployments may last from as few as 5 days to several months depending on availability and disaster impacts. All responders must be able and willing to travel to disaster-affected areas when deployed; this is not a remote position. Travel and lodging will be arranged or reimbursed as needed.
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
- The ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
- A 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
Benefits
- Very competitive Daily Stipend: $350–550+/day based on qualifications and experience
- Travel & Per Diem Reimbursement (for deployments more than 50 miles from home address)
- Lodging & Onsite Transportation Provided
- No obligation to deploy when requested for availability (like a Reservist list)
- Response-specific training daily in the field on the Crisis Care Task Force to enhance mental health and wellness skill set
Schedule
- All positions are temporary, on-call roles for the 2025 response season
- Evening and weekend work may be required
- Deployments may fit around existing employment or caseload (details discussed during interview process)
- Punctuality, reliability, and adaptability are essential