Community Relations Liaison

Our mission at Talkspace is to help people heal. To get there, we need exceptionally passionate, bright, and motivated people. Want to help over one million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!

We are looking for an experienced Community Relations Liaison to join our Business Development team. This role would be responsible for supporting the development and execution of impactful mental health programs for young people in schools and youth organizations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about youth mental health and eager to build strong community relationships that drive the adoption of Talkspace’s services in educational settings. To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us on delivering quality mental healthcare.

Please note: This position is Seattle-based and will require 3 - 4 days of in-person field work in the Seattle community. 

What You’ll Do

• Support the Senior Director, Youth Programs, in developing and implementing mental health outreach strategies for schools and youth-focused organizations, with a strong focus on teens and young adults.
• Assist in driving awareness and utilization of Talkspace’s services among students, educators, parents, seniors, and other covered individuals in the community.
• Develop and adapt program materials that are relevant for all teen-focused mental health initiatives, including combined messaging from the start to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Utilizing excellent time management and operational skills, plan and execute outreach efforts to engage a broad section of the community, including schools, OB/GYN practices, senior centers, military bases, and other local partners, ensuring efforts are aligned with community needs and organizational goals.
• Establish relationships with educational institutions, youth organizations, and community leaders through in-person visits, emails, calls, and event participation.
• Document activities, track outcomes, and help refine strategies to improve outreach and engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop resources that support the expansion of Talkspace’s youth programs into new cities, ensuring materials are tailored to diverse community needs.

About You 

• Experience or familiarity with youth-focused programming and an understanding of the mental health challenges faced by young people.
• Outgoing and comfortable working in the field, engaging directly with the community.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in outreach or partnership development.
• Passionate about making mental health services accessible to youth and their families.
• Prior experience in the education sector, public health, or youth mental health services.
• Background in behavioral health is a plus.

This Role is a Fit for You if...

• You thrive in a mission-driven environment and are passionate about improving youth mental health.
• You enjoy building relationships with schools, educators, and community leaders.
• You are excited to work in-person in Seattle and engage with schools and youth organizations to make a tangible impact.

Benefits 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans coverage since day one
• Pre-tax benefits: HSA/ FSA
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with matching up to 4%
• Voluntary benefits including disability, basic life or pet insurance, etc.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend to promote mental and physical self-care
• Flexible PTO and Remote First Environment
• Regular team events, including Wellness Workshops and Team Building Events
• Free access to Talkspace products for you and one household member, as well as access to a friends and family discount! 

Compensation

At Talkspace, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary bands are based on internal and external compensation benchmarks, which we regularly evaluate to ensure we pay competitively. The base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000 per year, plus bonus opportunties. Within the salary bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications. 

Why Talkspace? 

Talkspace is the most comprehensive and convenient way to take care of your mental health and wellness, focused on providing quality mental health services on your own terms. 

Our signature psychotherapy and psychiatry product connects individual users with a network of thousands of licensed mental health providers through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform. With Talkspace, users can connect their dedicated provider via live video, text, or phone.

Backed by over 10 years of industry-leading research and clinically proven results, our accessible care model continues to make huge strides in lowering the barriers to quality mental healthcare services nationwide. Talkspace is the top insurance-covered therapy service with over 112 million Americans covered and a leader within the Corporate Wellness Space, with more than 200 employer partnerships across several industries.

Our focus to help people feel better starts at Talkspace, where we connect and collaborate as a team to make the world a better place. Fun company-wide events, happy hours, wellness perks, flex PTO, access to Talkspace products, and competitive benefits are just some of the ways we make Talkspace a great place to work. Do you want to save the world? Come join us!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How do we define Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Talkspace? 

Diversity

Diversity encompasses the unique attributes of our employees as individuals. We value and embrace the richness arising from their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which include, but are not limited to, age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, and cultural background.

Equity

Equity refers to a fair and impartial workplace, aiming to ensure equal growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. This involves amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing unconscious biases, and providing inclusive, culturally competent mental health care.

Inclusion

Inclusion signifies the practice of granting equal access to opportunities and resources for all employees, particularly those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. It ensures that everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, support, and respect as an individual.

Belonging

Belonging reflects the affinity and positive relationships that develop among employees from diverse backgrounds when businesses actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.