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# Psychotherapist - On-Site Syracuse at Athena

- **Company:** Athena
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $50k–$100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/athenapsych/62ecc3a7-4170-498b-8ed4-39fc6a04dffe

## 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.

## About Athena

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Athena is a community mental health clinic that provides compassionate, judgment-free care to adults, children, and families across New York State, regardless of their ability to pay.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no disclosed funding rounds; bootstrapped/self-funded clinic)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, United States (with clinic locations in The Bronx, Manhattan, and Rochester)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Julius Robins (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mental Health Care (community-based outpatient services)
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals, families, adults, children, and teenagers needing mental health support
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Dedicated to improving mental health care for individuals and families across New York City and New York State, ensuring that everyone can access the help they need” while also helping community members secure essential resources like food and shelter.

## Products & Services
- **In-Person & Telehealth Therapy**: Individual, family, and group counseling offered via in-person visits at Bronx, Manhattan, and Rochester clinics, or online through video/phone.
- **Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)**: Structured, higher-level mental health support available in-person at the Bronx clinic and via telehealth.
- **Care Management**: Assistance with connecting patients to social services such as food, housing, and other vital community resources.
- **Psychiatric Services**: Medication management and psychiatric evaluations (registered nurses, psychiatric nurse practitioners on staff).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private entity)
- **Key Metric**: Workforce of 110 employees (as of mid-2026), with **+26.6% YoY headcount growth** and **+2.5% monthly growth**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors publicly listed; likely funded through patient revenue and government grants (e.g., NYS Office of Mental Health).
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from a single clinic to three locations across New York State; launched Intensive Outpatient services; consistent double-digit headcount growth; diverse hiring pipeline including talent from Baruch College and peer organizations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Accessibility Focus**: Sliding-scale fees; accepts all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay; offers appointments in-person, by phone, or via telehealth.
- **Community Integration**: Clinics are located within underserved neighborhoods (Bronx, Rochester); staff reflects the communities served.
- **Holistic Care Model**: Goes beyond therapy to address social determinants of health (food, shelter, case management).
- **Multilingual Capabilities**: Bilingual Spanish and Mandarin clinicians available, improving access for immigrant populations.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand access through new clinic locations and telehealth infrastructure.
- Grow Intensive Outpatient services to serve higher-acuity patients.
- Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and state mental health agencies.
- Continue building a diverse, mission-driven workforce with strong clinical supervision and career development.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [athenapsych.com - About](https://athenapsych.com/en/about-us/)
2. [athenapsych.com - Learn More](https://athenapsych.com/en/learn-more/)
3. [athenapsych.com - Careers](https://athenapsych.com/en/careers/)
4. [LinkedIn - Athena Psych](https://www.linkedin.com/company/athena-psych)
5. [Lever Careers Page - Athena](https://jobs.lever.co/athenapsych)

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