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.

Introduction:

Sword Health is seeking a Doctoral-level Clinical Psychologist to join our new mental health initiative in a full time position. This is a unique opportunity to found the clinical team of an initiative aimed at reshaping the way mental health support 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:

Member-Facing Care (90% of the role):

Conduct video intake calls with new members to assess their symptoms, functioning, and daily habits (exercise, sleep, mindfulness).
Design personalized programs using a combination of movement, sleep and mindfulness activities to address member goals and that fit seamless into their day-to-day lives
Provide real-time support via the companion app, offering psychoeducation, celebrating successes, troubleshooting barriers, and adjusting activities based on ongoing feedback.
Analyze member engagement data, reassessment results (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), and outcomes to continuously evolve and personalize the care plan.

Program Development & Collaboration (10% of the role):

Use member insights and feedback to collaborate with the product team and clinical leadership to refine the solution and member experience.
Analyze program outcomes and identify trends or pain points that could inform future improvements.
Contribute to optimizing the workflow for specialists, ensuring that both member-facing and internal processes are efficient and impactful.

What you need to have:

Passion about our mission to transform mental health care delivery
Passion for working directly with people in an empathetic and compassionate way
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)
5+ 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
Demonstrated ability to guide patients in making lifestyle changes related to physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and/or mindfulness

What we would love to see:

We’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This person enjoys thinking creatively about mental health care, leveraging technology to provide innovative solutions, and most importantly, has a passion for directly working with people.

Ideal candidates will:

Have a strong background in clinical psychology and be comfortable working with members in real-time through digital platforms.
Be comfortable with an unconventional model of care that focuses on daily activities and not on traditional talk therapy.
Enjoy a blend of direct care and problem-solving to help us scale our impact and improve clinical outcomes.
Be driven by the opportunity to shape a new program, with growth potential in clinical supervision and leadership roles.

US - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*

• Life and AD&D Insurance*

• Financial advisory services*

• Supplemental Insurance Benefits (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)*

• Health Savings Account*

• 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

Note: 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.

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