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Athena

Commercial debt collection with No Commission

Clinical Intern - Multiple Teams

Winter 2026Posted on 10/1/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Master's
New York, NY, USA
HybridHybrid work includes in-person sessions; the clinic operates across New York State.

About the job

Requirements
  • Pursuing a Master's degree from an accredited school in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Creative Arts Therapy, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • This is a second-year internship.
  • Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct evidence-based therapeutic sessions for children, families, and individuals in person or via telehealth.
  • Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans.
  • Complete documentation by the given deadline and in compliance with program and state regulations.
  • Ensure all clinical notes and client information are updated and accurate within the current electronic health record system.
  • Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention when needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

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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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