PMHNP Intern

About the role

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, specializing in individual and group psychotherapy with a trauma‑informed focus. The PMHNP Intern will receive training and support in an outpatient Article 31 setting to increase clinical skills for addressing psychiatric needs of the general population, including children and adolescents. This academic internship requires a 2‑semester commitment and offers hands‑on experience in a supportive environment. Interns may be based at the Manhattan office (33 West 60th Street, Suite 600, New York, NY 10023), the Bronx office (2825 Third Avenue, Suite 402, Bronx, NY 10455), or work remotely, with a computer, desk, chair and office supplies provided onsite at each office. While performing duties, the intern is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer, stand and sit for extended periods, write and answer emails, and carry objects up to 25 pounds when needed. The position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master's Degree from an accredited school in Psychiatric Nursing
• Second‑year internship status
• Commitment to a 2‑semester internship
• Passion for working with underserved communities

Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required)
• High level of engagement
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills