PMHNP Intern

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.

Job Purpose

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. The intern will also have the opportunity to shadow psychiatrists and PNHNPs 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.

This internship 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.
• Ensures 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