Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare ยท 5 months ago
Domestic Violence Initiatives Intern (Unpaid)
Union, NJ
Internship
Onsite
InternNeuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Domestic Violence Initiatives Intern to support their Women & Children Safety Program. This unpaid internship offers students or recent graduates hands-on experience in crisis response, referral coordination, and case management for victims of domestic violence.
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Responsibilities
Answer hotline calls from victims and referring providers in a trauma-informed, confidential manner
Conduct basic risk assessments and safety planning
Engage in regular training sessions to prepare for Domestic Violence Case Management Certification
Make appropriate referrals to shelters, legal services, law enforcement, or counseling
Document all contacts and maintain accurate client case records
Assist with outreach materials and maintain updated referral databases
Participate in call center briefings and clinical debriefs
Shadow or accompany staff during emergency hospital-based interventions when needed (e.g., assistance with domestic violence kits and rape kits)
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field
Available to work onsite in Union, NJ at least 16 hours/week for 6 months
Strong communication and emotional regulation skills during crisis interactions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure
Willingness to support in-person hospital accompaniment in rare but urgent cases
Interest in completing formal certification following internship
Preferred
Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Arabic) strongly preferred
Benefits
Eligible for academic credit or volunteer/community service hours
Direct experience in a call center-based DV response program
Exposure to real-time crisis intervention and hospital-based advocacy
Guidance toward national or state-recognized certification
Reference letter upon successful completion
Company
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare offers support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase