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Athena

Bilingual Spanish Intake Clinician at Athena (Bronx, NY)

Athena· Bronx, NY· $80k·

Role details

Salary
$80k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

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 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.

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.

Why work at Athena

  • Culture: “A committed and caring team” dedicated to making a tangible difference in the local community; judgment-free environment that values inclusivity and compassion.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending accounts (health/commuter); life insurance; sick leave; flexible schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional Development: Clinical supervision for NY licensure (LCSW, PhD, MD supervisors); weekly case conferences; ongoing training; opportunities for career growth (multiple open positions across care coordination, clinical supervision, and administration).
  • Work Policy: Mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles depending on position (e.g., office receptionists are on-site; psychotherapists can be hybrid/remote). Open roles show on-site expectations in Bronx, NYC, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Yonkers.
  • Team Composition: 90% of staff are in medical roles; high seniority mix includes specialists, managers, directors, and C-level leaders – indicating structure and mentorship opportunities.

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