[Remote] Medical Director, Payer Partnerships at Headway

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Requirements

Psychiatrist with 5+ years of clinical experience
2+ years of experience working in payer or partnership roles, ideally in technology environments
Industry influencer with passion for reimagining behavioral health delivery
Proven thought leader with peer-reviewed publications and expertise in scientific publication
Experience developing or managing clinical quality measurement and peer review systems
Collaborator adept at working with product, operations, and sales teams
Effective communicator of clinical information to non-clinical staff
Familiarity with healthcare regulations and laws surrounding corporate practice
Past experience with a healthcare tech company and/or startup
Licensed in multiple states or willing to become licensed

Responsibilities

Support Headway health plan partnerships and strategy
Promote external relations with Payers through relationship building, presentations, sales meetings, and conference participation
Develop a critical understanding of how mental health clinicians utilize digital tools
Drive innovative research initiatives to generate insights and shape strategic direction
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including product, design, and growth

Skills

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

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.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$318.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

HSA / FSA

401K

Work-from-Home Stipend

Therapy Reimbursement

16-week parental leave for eligible employees

Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership

13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st

Flexible Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and professional development

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.

Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.

Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Differentiation

Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.

It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.

Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

Upsides

Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.

Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

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