Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor

BHcare

1 day ago

New Haven, ConnecticutFull TimeCounseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join BHcare Inc. as a Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor – New Haven in New Haven, CT.

Key Responsibilities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

lingual (English/Spanish) reading writing and speaking highly preferred; Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community

based setting preferred; Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (under CGS 52

146K as amended, regarding Confidential Communications). Then six

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join BHcare Inc. as a Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor – New Haven.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionTrauma-informed advocacySafety planningCase managementRisk evaluationEmotional supportLegal advocacyResource referralSupport group facilitationMicrosoft 365CommunicationBilingualDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor position at BHcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Counseling position at BHcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed advocacy, Safety planning, Case management, Risk evaluation, Emotional support, Legal advocacy, Resource referral. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and trauma-informed counseling to survivors and their families. They also advocate for clients within legal and social systems while connecting them to essential community resources.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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