Bilingual Spanish Intake Clinician

Athena; Bronx (ID); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Mental Health in New York offers intake sessions for potential clients via in-person and telehealth, conducted by a skilled Intake Clinician. You will lead intake assessments, collaborate with the Clinical Director and a multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation and admission planning for clients with diverse needs.

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field is required, with NYS licensure as LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT preferred. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LMAT) is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• OMH (Article 31) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake sessions for prospective Athena clients, in-person or via telehealth.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team on admission planning.
• Collect and document client information, determine care needs, and schedule admissions.
• Ensure all intake assessments and documentation meet deadlines.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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 and offer a competitive compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

As an Intake Clinician, you will be responsible for excelling in the ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and supervise other clinicians in both the assessment and treatment planning for patients, contributing to the clinic's client-centered care model. You will conduct intake sessions for potential Athena clients.

Requirements

• Work in collaboration with the Clinical Director and other intake workers to ensure day-to-day admission operations are successful
• Provide on-site, in-person, and virtual intake sessions with all prospective Athena Clients
• Responsible for collecting client information, documentation, and determining client needs
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team in assessing the level of care, planning an admission schedule, and communicating case formulation and clinical recommendations
• Ensure all proper intake assessments and documentation is completed by assigned deadlines

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Requires NYS licensure as a mental health practitioner (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT ).
• At least two years of clinical experience is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• OMH (Article 31) experience preferred.

Athena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions.