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 compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition team in identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent for Athena. This role offers hands-on experience in the recruitment process, from posting job openings and sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding. The intern will contribute to creating a positive candidate experience while learning best recruitment practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with posting job openings across various job boards, social media channels, and internal platforms.
Support the sourcing process by researching and identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and other databases.
Screen resumes and forward qualified candidates to recruiters or hiring managers.
Help coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
Participate in candidate communication, including sending confirmation emails and follow-ups.
Assist in maintaining and updating applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment spreadsheets.
Assist with background verification as needed.
Support new hire onboarding processes, including preparing offer letters and welcome materials.
Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance employer branding.
Provide other administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Strong interest in recruitment, HR, and talent management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace.
6 - 12 month commitment.

Working Conditions

This position will be located at the Manhattan office at 33 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Suite 600. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies will be provided onsite at each of our offices.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period of time and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.

Direct Reports: This position has no direct reports.

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.

About the company

Athena Collections Ltd. is a UK-based commercial debt collection agency serving SMEs and independent schools, managing the full receivables lifecycle from reminders to post-judgment enforcement. It combines automated processes for efficiency with personal outreach for sensitive negotiations, and it only charges if money is recovered; commissions start around 5% and vary by debt age and size. The firm differentiates itself by de-risking engagements with a No Collection No Commission model, offering bespoke pricing instead of flat rates, and prioritizing the preservation of client–debtor relationships to protect customer accounts. Its goal is to improve clients’ cash flow by efficiently recovering outstanding invoices and providing transparent, performance-based debt recovery services.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$140K

Headquarters

New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Athena updated its website in March 2026 with fresh late-payment guidance.
LinkedIn activity in 2026 shows ongoing marketing and sponsorship, signaling continued growth.
Active Companies House status through September 2026 confirms operational continuity and management stability.

What critics are saying

Companies House shows no filed turnover, masking scale and limiting employer confidence.
Athena depends on debt collections; payment legislation or in-house credit teams can compress demand.
A single-brand UK niche leaves Athena vulnerable if Andrew Athineos departs or falters.

What makes Athena unique

No Collection, No Commission and no contracts differentiate Athena from fee-heavy collectors.
Andrew Athineos has 20+ years in accounts receivable, debt recovery, insolvency, and litigation.
Athena runs full-lifecycle recovery, from reminders to post-judgment enforcement, under one roof.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Remote Work Options
Performance Bonus

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Talent Acquisition Intern

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