Volunteer UCDVS/Community Services

Job DetailsJob Location

• 142
• Temple
• Street,
• New
• Haven,
• CT -
• New
• Haven,
• CT 06510Position
• Type: Unpaid Volunteer Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? BHcare is seeking dedicated Volunteer Community Service members to support survivors of domestic violence and their families through advocacy, safety planning, and compassionate care.

Who We Are

• BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing comprehensive services for individuals and families facing mental health, substance use, and domestic violence challenges. Our volunteers play a vital role in ensuring survivors receive the support, resources, and encouragement they need to heal and thrive. What You’ll Do As a Volunteer, you’ll make a direct impact by:
• Assisting with counseling support for community-based clients
• Answering and supporting callers on our 24-hour hotline
• Helping with client advocacy and personalized safety planning
• Co-facilitating support groups for women and children
• Maintaining accurate client documentation
• Completing 20 hours of domestic violence certification training (provided by BHcare) within your first two weeks Why Volunteer with BHcare?
• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering survivors
• Gain hands-on experience in crisis support, counseling, and advocacy
• Receive comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community If you’re compassionate, committed, and ready to serve, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team! Clinical Internship – BHcare Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow Your Clinical Future. BHcare is a leading nonprofit behavioral health provider offering a comprehensive, integrated system of care for adults, children, and families experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and other high‑risk behaviors. Our wrap‑around services and client‑centered approach help individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their lives — and now, we’re looking for passionate interns who want to do the same. Why Intern at BHcare? When you join BHcare as a Clinical Intern, you join a team of compassionate, skilled professionals dedicated to making a real difference. Our internship program is designed to provide: Professional Growth Hands‑on experience across clinical and non‑clinical settings, giving you the foundation you need to thrive in today’s behavioral health landscape — and the tools to adapt in an ever‑evolving industry. Supportive Supervision You’ll receive weekly one‑on‑one supervision with licensed clinicians, attend staff meetings, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to real‑world clinical decision‑making through doctor/APRN rounds. Adult-Focused Clinical Experience This internship placement works exclusively with adults, offering valuable experience supporting individuals with a wide range of behavioral health needs. Students will gain skills in adult assessment, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning within outpatient clinical settings. What You’ll Do: As a Clinical Intern, you’ll gain meaningful hands-on experience, which may include: Conducting clinical assessments Providing individual psychotherapy Facilitating group psychotherapy sessions Completing documentation for all services provided Participating in clinical rounds and staff meetings Collaborating with treatment teams to support client care We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member. QualificationsEnrolled in and pursuing degree in one of the following: social work, human services, women’s studies, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field