PMHNP Intern

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

Job Purpose

The PMHNP Intern will receive training and support in an outpatient Article 31 setting to increase their clinical skill set to address the psychiatric needs of the general population, including children and adolescents. Interns will be responsible for conducting initial client intakes for children, adolescents, and adults after a period of training. The intern will also have the opportunity to shadow psychiatrists and PNHNPs who are providing medication management. This academic internship offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment, aimed at developing essential skills and knowledge in mental health and social services.

This internship requires a 2-semester commitment. 

• Participate in clinical intakes and follow-up sessions for Athena clients, as appropriate to the student’s level of training, school requirements, clinical readiness, and supervision plan.
• Participate in case presentations and collaborative team discussions as appropriate, under the guidance of the clinical preceptor, school clinical syllabus, and applicable code of conduct.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision with both Medical Director and Clinical Director.
• Attend weekly psychodynamic case conference and all-staff meeting.
• Complete all required clinical documentation by a given deadline and in compliance with program and state regulations.
• Shadow current PMHNP and Psychiatrist and assist them with assigned tasks.
• Ensures all clinical notes and client information are updated and accurate within the current EHR system (Salesforce). 
• Work in collaboration with case management team, administrative staff, and assigned care team to ensure client needs are successfully met.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Pursuing a Master's Degree from an accredited school in Psychiatric Nursing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Second Year Internship
• Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, organization and interpersonal skills

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 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

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