CBT Psychologist Contractor

Sword Health; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sword Health is seeking a contractor to design and shape an innovative digital mental health program. The role involves defining therapeutic strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience. Candidates should have a PhD/PsyD and significant clinical experience, particularly with chronic pain patients.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Unlimited vacation

Access to health and well-being program

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Equity shares

Qualifications

• PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology required.
• 3+ years of independently licensed clinical experience.
• Deep expertise in traditional CBT and experience with chronic pain patients.

Responsibilities

• Design the structure and flow of a mental health program rooted in behavioral science.
• Ensure clinical accuracy and engagement of all materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on program goals.

Skills

Behavioral therapies

Traditional CBT

Understanding of psychological dimensions of pain

Digital health

Education

PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain.

With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using AI Care to change lives, and 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 2025 , 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 global impact.

Joining Sword 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 AI, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

In this role, you’ll help design and shape an innovative digital mental health experience grounded in evidence-based approaches. You'll define the structure and strategy of a therapeutic program, working alongside cross-functional teams to bring clinical insights into an engaging and effective user experience. Your work will directly contribute to a scalable solution that supports mental well-being in a meaningful and accessible way.

What you'll be doing:

• Design the structure and flow of a mental health program rooted in behavioral science;
• Contribute to content development for various learning formats;
• Ensure clinical accuracy, engagement, and accessibility of all materials;
• Provide input on how the therapeutic experience unfolds over time, including pacing and user flow;
• Collaborate with internal clinical, content, and product teams to align on program goals;
• Help define outcome metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.

What you need to have:

• PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology, with a strong academic foundation in behavioral therapies;
• Unrestricted LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, Psychologist, or equivalent license (i.e., able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor) without current, past, or pending disciplinary action;
• 3+ years of independently licensed clinical experience working directly with the adult population;
• Deep expertise in traditional CBT;
• Experience working with chronic pain patients and understanding the psychological dimensions of pain;
• Familiarity with digital health or telehealth delivery;
• Availability to work as a contractor on a project basis, with assignments varying in scope and duration.

What we would love to see:

• Experience bridging physical and mental health in program design;
• Experience designing mindfulness and relaxation exercises.

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 stimulating environment with room for creativity;
• 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.

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*

• Life and AD&D Insurance*

• Financial advisory services*

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

• Equity shares*

• Discretionary PTO plan*

• Flexible working hours

• 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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