Women in Distress is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy.
We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, individual counseling, support groups and professional trainings which are aimed at educating the community on domestic violence.
Our confidential services are offered free of charge to victims of domestic violence no matter their race, sex, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, immigration status, or language spoken.
Women in Distress believes that each survivor of domestic violence has the right to a safe, secure home and the capability to self-determine their violence free future. That is why we center our efforts in providing an environment that will help our participants recover from the traumatic effects of victimization and develop an understanding and awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence by empowering them to gain independence and self-sufficiency.

The Outreach Adult Therapy Intern is responsible to complete intakes into the therapy department, including the completion of department assessments, pre-and post- tests, treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews. 
The Outreach Adult Therapy Intern is also responsible to provide individual therapy sessions with Women In Distress (WID) participants, conduct support groups, create and consistently review safety plans with participants, and offer community resources to participants as needed. 
The intern will ensure that all services provided are empowerment-based and are consistent with program standards. 
Supervisor: Adult Services Manager. Intern will also assist with event, activity, and general activities in support of outreach and residential departments

Special placement information:
Accepting BSW, MSW 1st-year, MSW 2nd-year/advanced standing (SL + clinical) students. Full- and part-time positions available.
Student's are responsible for providing a copy of current liability insurance. 
Video and Audio taping is not permitted due to the nature of the population we serve.
Some weekend hours may be available. Considering the nature of our organization, students are expected to assist the agency as needed such as we would expect from the general staff and volunteers. Hours are 9am-9pm M-F for our outreach program. Residential is 24 hours a day. A consistent schedule is expected. A minimum of 20 hours a week with a minimum of 5 hours per block is requested as well.