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. The organization specializes in individual and group psychotherapy with a focus on trauma‑informed care and is dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care, especially for individuals from underserved communities. Athena prides itself on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate about enhancing clients’ emotional well‑being and provides both in‑person and telehealth services.

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 and will have the opportunity to shadow psychiatrists and PMHNPs 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, and requires a 2‑semester commitment.

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
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Located at either the Manhattan office (33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600), the Bronx office (2825 Third Avenue, Suite 402, Bronx, NY 10455), or remote.
• Professional work environment with a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies provided onsite at each office.
• Regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer throughout the day; stand and sit for extended periods; write and answer emails; carry objects no greater than 25 pounds when needed.
• This position has no direct reports.