DSCYF Prevention and Behavioral Health-Intake Unit Intern

The Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families' (The Delaware Children’s Department) primary responsibility is to provide and manage a range of services for children who have experienced abandonment, abuse, adjudication, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse.  Our services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, permanency, and after care.

We offer desirable career opportunities, attracting and retaining proud and talented employees who are motivated to think of the child first in all that they do.  The Department is the perfect place to kick-start your career!

For more information, please visit https://kids.delaware.gov/.

The Intake Unit with Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS) is seeking an unpaid intern for the upcoming summer term. This flexible internship provides a valuable opportunity for a motivated student or recent graduate to gain practical, hands-on experience in the behavioral health field within a public service setting.

Interns will work directly under the supervision of a clinical professional to support the processing of HLOC (High Level of Care) referrals and CASII assessments. Tasks will include contacting families, gathering clinical information, completing intake forms, documenting case notes (DAP format), and navigating the State of Delaware’s FOCUS system. Interns will also become familiar with eligibility determination for higher levels of care and the systems used to support children and families in need.

This position is ideal for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s-level program in Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. The internship offers flexible hours Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., making it suitable for those seeking to apply their academic knowledge in a meaningful, real-world setting while contributing to the well-being of Delaware families.

About the Internship:

1.Are you currently pursuing an Assoicates, Bachelors or Master's degree in behavioral health, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field?

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.