Behavioral Health Case Manager Internship - Spring / Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

If you're passionate about storytelling, nonprofit branding, and event experiences that drive real impact—this internship is for you. As a Behavioral Health Intern at A Safe Place , you'll gain behind-the-scenes access to planning, marketing, and executing high-impact fundraising events and campaigns that sustain our mission.

Internship Overview :

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Behavioral Health Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers hands-on experience in case management, trauma-informed care, and community outreach for survivors of domestic violence (DV). Interns will support essential services that empower and transform lives, all while developing their professional skills in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

What You’ll Do :

• Assist Case Managers with client intake, assessment tools, and service coordination
• Support individual and group mental health programming for DV survivors
• Help connect clients with internal and community-based support services (education, life skills, legal aid, etc.)
• Participate in outreach efforts and awareness campaigns in the community
• Attend staff meetings, multidisciplinary consultations, and training opportunities
• Assist with documentation and learn how we maintain compliance with Medicaid and grant funding requirements
• Contribute to a culture of compassion, dignity, and professionalism

Compensation : Unpaid ; course credit available if approved by your institution

Schedule : Flexible, minimum of 10–15 hours per week, including evening hours.

Requirements :

Training Requirement

Please note : Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Violence & Crisis Intervention Training is required for all interns. If you have not already completed this certification, A Safe Place offers the training at a discounted rate of $150 . Training dates and payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance into the internship program.

What You’ll Gain :

Application Instructions :

Please submit the following materials to be considered for this internship :

Letter of Recommendation

The letter should be written by a faculty member or professional reference who can attest to your character, work ethic, or readiness for an internship experience. Letters from family members or personal friends will not be accepted.

Rolling Interviews—Apply Early!

Internship Duration : Mid-January to Mid-August 2026

Flexible start and end dates; perfect for Spring and Summer semester placements.

Join us in creating safer futures and sustainable healing.

This is more than an internship—it’s a chance to make a difference.