PhD/PsyD - Mental Health Specialist

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. 

With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2024, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $3 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. 

Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 900+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning three continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

Sword Health is transforming healthcare through our innovative AI-driven care model that seamlessly integrates human expertise with technology to deliver personalized mental health care. We're the only company in the field offering Outcome Pricing, ensuring our success is directly tied to our members' success. Join us in making world-class mental health care more accessible and impactful than ever before.

We're seeking a Doctoral-level Clinical Psychologist to join our mental health initiative as an early-hire Mental Health Specialist. In this role, you'll provide direct member support through our innovative digital platform, helping individuals build lasting mental wellness through evidence-based lifestyle changes. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver transformative care at scale. Note, this position would be within a start-up team environment, where the nature of the role and program will continue to evolve.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct video intake assessments with new members to understand their symptoms, functioning, and daily habits.
• Design and implement personalized programs incorporating activities that seamlessly integrate into members' daily lives.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance through our digital platform, offering real-time encouragement, psychoeducation, and program adjustments.
• Monitor member progress through engagement data and clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7) to continuously optimize care plans.
• Celebrate member successes and collaboratively problem-solve barriers to engagement.
• Document member interactions and maintain clinical records according to professional standards.

What you need to have:

• PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology.
• Must be PSYPACT Eligible.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology independently.
• Strong background in evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships in virtual settings.
• Technologically savvy with ability to quickly adapt to new digital platforms.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving start up environment where change is the norm.
• Inclination towards innovation in mental health care, rather than traditional models of care delivery.

What we would love to see:

• Flexible and adaptable in approach to member care.
• Passionate about innovative healthcare delivery models.
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong virtual collaboration.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in a technology-forward environment.

To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer:

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary;
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare;
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation;
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);
• Remote or Hybrid work policy.

Total compensation range

$108,829 - $162,579 a year

Base: $87,008 - $136,727

Variable: $7,055 - $11,086

Net equity value per year: $14,767

These compensation bands are just the starting point. Once someone joins and proves they’re outlier talent, we adjust quickly to ensure their compensation aligns with their impact.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Actual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, market demand, and other factors. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary and any potential variable, bonus or sales incentives, and the Company’s estimation of the value of private company stock options, if applicable. The pay range is subject to change, future value of company stock options is not guaranteed, and compensation may be modified in the future. In addition to our total compensation, Sword offers a number of benefits as listed below.