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.
Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ 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 2023, 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 $2 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 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.
Introduction :
Sword Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our new mental health initiative in a full time position. This is a unique opportunity to join an initiative aimed at reshaping the way mental wellbeing programming is provided.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a truly transformative, personalized experience for our members. This is not just another clinical role — it’s a unique opportunity to use your deep clinical expertise to engage directly with members, supporting them as they adopt lifestyle changes across exercise, sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness, while having a direct influence on shaping and evolving our innovative care programs. You'll be at the forefront of combining human connection with cutting-edge digital health solutions, making a measurable impact on mental health outcomes at scale.
What you'll be doing:
- Work directly with members to provide them with personalized, dynamic and evolving mental health support they need to succeed. This will involve:
> Assessing their needs and setting personalized goals
> Assigning tailored programs that integrate mindfulness, movement, and sleep activities
> Providing psychoeducation on the link between health behaviors and mental health
> Providing real-time synchronously and asynchronously support to help them stay on track
> Adapting programs based on ongoing feedback
- Leverage member interactions and your expertise to strategize with clinical leadership and the product team, transforming these insights into product and program improvements
- Engage with clinical leadership to develop and implement processes that enhance the quality of member care and elevate the overall member experience
- 90% of role will be member-facing program delivery and 10% will be focused on leveraging insights for program development.
What you need to have:
- PhD / PsyD in Clinical Psychology; preference given to Health Psychology specialization
- Fully Licensed (i.e., able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor) without current, past, or pending disciplinary action (position not currently open to individuals accruing hours towards licensure)
- 3+ years of independently licensed clinical experience working directly with the adult population
- Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to member care
- Demonstrated ability to guide patients in making lifestyle changes related to physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and/or mindfulness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in delivering measurement-based care
What we would love to see:
- Passion for innovating the mental health industry and understanding the interplay of lifestyle interventions and mental wellness
- A practical, evidence-based approach, balancing scientific knowledge with real-world effectiveness
- Strong ability to quickly build trust-based relationships with members and help them stay motivated
- Desire to work within a start-up culture, which is fast-paced and ever evolving.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $134,000 ( Total cash compensation) + Equity shares*
US - Sword Benefits & Perks:
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
• Equity shares*
• Discretionary PTO plan*
• Parental leave*
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first company
• Paid company holidays
• Free digital therapist for you and your family
*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform
*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*
SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.
