Domestic Violence Advocacy Intern - Fall

Domestic Violence Advocacy Intern - Fall 2026

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Domestic Violence Services Intern in our Domestic Violence Advocacy programs at Behavioral Health Network!

This internship opportunity in the Domestic Violence Advocacy programs will support your learning in the following:

• Learning about the dynamics of Domestic Violence, prevention, and awareness.
• Shadowing and practicing case management & peer counseling skills.
• Learning court procedures around domestic violence with Safe Plan advocates, including protection orders.
• Training on completion of data entry of domestic violence information into database.
• Involvement in DV education and/or support groups, including how to develop and facilitate groups & trainings.
• Accompanying to Task Force Meetings and DV awareness trainings, if possible.
• Using BHN technology and ability to access WIFI and systems to perform duties while offsite.

This internship would run for a flexible number of hours (based on college program needs total) and would be unpaid, as it is for college credit.

Through BHN's variety of Domestic Violence programs, we offer supportive individual and group services to help those who feel unsafe in their intimate partnerships or are questioning the health of their dating or partner relationships.

Reasons to intern with BHN:

• Work alongside dedicated teams in an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life with your direct involvement
• You will expand your experience in various health, Forensic, Mental Health or Addiction Services settings
• You potentially will have the opportunity to work within the agency post-placement
• Interns at BHN will not be bored with our fast-paced environment and diverse persons served

What are we looking for in a Domestic Violence Services Intern?

• Enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's with a related degree (required).
• Reliable transportation to the greater Ware, MA area (required).

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm, flexible as needed

Pay:

unpaid due to course credit

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Some college or better.

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