Athena Mental Health is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities.
Here at Athena, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our clients’ overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.
Are You a Good Fit For Us?
As an Intake Clinician, you will be responsible for excelling in the ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and supervise other clinicians in both the assessment and treatment planning for patients, contributing to the clinic’s client-centered care model. You will conduct intake sessions for potential Athena clients.
Requirements:
Work in collaboration with the Clinical Director and other intake workers to ensure day-to-day admission operations are successful
Provide on-site, in-person, and virtual intake sessions with all prospective Athena Clients
Responsible for collecting client information, documentation, and determining client needs
Partner with a multidisciplinary team in assessing the level of care, planning an admission schedule, and communicating case formulation and clinical recommendations
Ensure all proper intake assessments and documentation is completed by assigned deadlines
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
Requires NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT ).
At least two years of clinical experience is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish)
OMH (Article 31) experience preferred.
Working Conditions
This position will be located at either the Manhattan office at 33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600, the Bronx office at 2825 Third Avenue, Suite 402, Bronx, NY 10455, the Rochester office at 1299 Portland Avenue, Suite1, Rochester, NY 14621 or Remote. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair and office supplies will be provided onsite at each of our offices.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period of time and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.
Direct Reports: This position has no direct reports.
Athena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions.