Design Director
Cohere- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Headway is on a mission to build a new mental health care system that everyone can access. We've developed software that connects people with therapists who accept insurance, making mental healthcare more affordable. Currently, a significant portion of the US population faces challenges accessing mental health services due to the high cost of out-of-network providers. Headway aims to revolutionize this by simplifying the process for therapists to accept insurance and expand their practices.
Founded in 2019, Headway has rapidly grown into a national network of over 45,000 mental healthcare providers across all 50 states, serving over 1 million patients. As a Series D company with over $325 million in funding from prominent investors like a16z, Accel, GV, Spark Capital, Thrive Capital, Forerunner Ventures, and Health Care Service Corporation, we are poised for significant impact. We are seeking passionate individuals to join us in making mental healthcare more accessible and to create the most meaningful career experience of their lives.
As the Design Director at Headway, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the provider experience. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and senior leadership to empower mental health providers in growing and managing their practices through Headway's platform. Your responsibilities will include defining the vision and strategy for the provider experience, owning the execution of product design with a high standard of craft, and inspiring senior designers. Your focus will span the entire provider journey, from initial acquisition through ongoing engagement and retention.
Headway is building a new mental health care system that everyone can access. Our technology enables therapists to accept insurance, making therapy more affordable for patients. We have created a national network of providers and are committed to improving mental healthcare accessibility.
Connects patients with affordable mental health services
Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.