
Psychotherapist - On-Site Syracuse at Athena (Syracuse, NY)
Athena· Syracuse, NY· $50k–$100k·
Role details
Job description
AthenaPsych 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 fee-for-service compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.
We are a fee-for-service modeled clinic where therapists are paid per session completed.
Athena's Amazing Perks and Benefits:
- Clinical Supervision is provided by experienced Licensed Clinicians
- Free CEU Credits for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs
- Athena will reimburse first-time licensure fees if you take and pass the exam within your first 3 months!
- Flexible Schedule to Promote Work-Life Balance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for FT employees)
- Additional Bonuses for Working Weekend & Evening Hours/Bilingual Sessions
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401k Retirement Plan with 3% Match!
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health/Commuter)
- Life Insurance Coverage and Malpractice Insurance
- W-2 Weekly Pay!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts evidence-based therapeutic sessions for children, families, and individuals in person or via telehealth.
- Develops and implements goal-oriented treatment plans.
- Completes documentation by a given deadline and in compliance with program and state regulations.
- Ensures all clinical notes and client information are updated and accurate within the current EHR system.
- Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention when needed.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited school in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Creative Arts Therapy, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- LMSW, LMHC, LCAT or LMFT is a plus but not required.
- MUST BE Limited Permit Eligible. No expired LPs.
- Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in an OMH (Article 31/28) environment is strongly desired.
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.