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INTERN-UCDVS/COURT/FJC

CompanyBHcare Inc.
LocationNew Haven
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with incoming calls to the 24-hour hotline and provide client safety planning. They will also follow up with clients post-initial contact and respond to inquiries about domestic violence services.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
243
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. For more than 40 years, BHcare has been providing hope and help for individuals, families and children affected by mental illness, domestic violence and substance use disorders. BHcare is licensed by the Department of Public Health, the Department of Children and Families, and is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission. The BHcare family of services includes: The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, the Hope Family Justice Center, The Parent Child Resource Center and The Alliance for Prevention & Wellness. In December 2019, BHcare, together with Fair Haven Community Health Care, opened Shoreline Family Health Care, an integrated care center for children and families where primary care clinicians and behavioral health professionals work together as a team to improve a family's overall health and wellness.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: 142 Temple Street, New Haven, CT - New Haven, CT 06510
  • Duties and Responsibilities will depend on intern placement within UCDVS services.
  • Assist with incoming calls to the 24-hour hotline.
  • Assist in providing appropriate client safety planning.
  • Assist UCDVS programs with brief telephone follow-up with clients within at least one week post initial contact to check in with clients and address any questions or concerns according to program guidelines.
  • Respond to inquiries about domestic violence and UCDVS services. 
  • Administer Client Survey / Evaluation one time per client.

Qualifications


  • Minimum 18 years of age 
  • Enrolled in and pursuing degree in one of the following: social work, human services, women’s studies, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related field.
  • Highly motivated, organized, independent student who is comfortable using technology (MS Office Suite) and has reliable internet access. 
     
Key Skills
Client Safety PlanningTelephone Follow-UpDomestic Violence AwarenessClient Survey AdministrationTechnology ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkCommunication Skills
Categories
Social ServicesHuman ResourcesCustomer Service & Support