
About Headway
Connecting clients to therapists who accept insurance
Key Highlights
- Facilitates over 600,000 appointments monthly
- Backed by $327M in funding from Accel and Google Ventures
- Operates in 16 states and the District of Columbia
- Headquartered in Tribeca, New York, with 1001+ employees
Headway is a mental healthcare marketplace that connects clients with therapists who accept insurance, addressing the accessibility and affordability of mental health services. With over 600,000 appointments facilitated each month, Headway operates across 16 states and the District of Columbia, back...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements, fostering a supportive work-life b...
🌟 Culture
Headway's culture is centered around making mental healthcare accessible and affordable, with a strong focus on innovation and community impact. The c...
Overview
Headway is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build the decision engine for better mental health outcomes. You'll partner with product teams to design and analyze experiments and develop predictive models. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in data science.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data science with experience in designing and analyzing experiments that drive decision-making. You are skilled in capturing the right data and turning insights into predictive models that enhance provider and patient outcomes. Your ability to earn trust across teams and deliver clear, actionable findings is essential for speeding up decisions. You understand the importance of mental health care and are motivated to contribute to a system that makes therapy accessible to everyone.
Desirable
Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis tools is a plus. Familiarity with healthcare data and the challenges associated with it will help you excel in this role. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with product teams to achieve common goals.
What you'll do
As a Senior Data Scientist at Headway, you will play a crucial role in building the decision engine that drives better mental health outcomes. You will partner with product teams to capture the right data and design experiments that reveal insights into why outcomes change. Your work will involve analyzing data to understand the impact of various factors on mental health care delivery. You will develop predictive models that help improve the outcomes for both providers and patients, ensuring that the insights you generate lead to actionable changes in the system.
You will also be responsible for communicating your findings clearly to stakeholders, helping them understand the implications of the data and how it can inform their decisions. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you work to uncover trends and patterns that can lead to better mental health care solutions. You will be part of a diverse team that is dedicated to transforming mental health care and making it accessible to everyone.
What we offer
At Headway, we are committed to creating a meaningful work environment where you can thrive. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on impactful projects that change lives. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Join us in our mission to build a new mental health care system that everyone can access.
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