We are currently facing a nationwide mental health epidemic marked by rising rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and suicide. At the same time, those seeking help often encounter barriers—whether geographic, financial, or systemic—that prevent them from receiving timely and effective care. This urgent need calls for a reimagined approach to behavioral health treatment.
At Charlie Health, our mission is to connect the world to life-saving mental health treatment. Our innovative virtual programs combine curated group sessions, individual therapy, and family therapy, delivered through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans designed for sustainable healing from the comfort of home. By connecting individuals with shared experiences and fostering supportive communities, Charlie Health provides a pathway to long-term recovery, with over 90% of our clients seeing improvement in their most challenging mental health symptoms.
Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to this mission. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in reshaping the future of mental healthcare.
About The Role
This role is a rare chance to lead the go-to-market efforts for one of the fastest growing startups in the healthcare industry. You'll be granted an unparalleled level of responsibility, as your efforts will define how we open new channels and markets. As a member of the Partnerships team, it will be your responsibility to identify, develop and grow strategic partnerships with national providers. You'll obsess (in a healthy way) over ensuring that every possible patient, parent, and provider is aware of Charlie Health’s programs.
Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Partnerships in identifying, evaluating, and cultivating opportunities across key channels, including employers, education systems, government agencies, national providers, and digital health companies
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform partnership strategies and identify areas of opportunity
- Assist in developing and executing prospecting strategies, including targeted outreach, email campaigns, and participation in networking events
- Coordinate partnership activities, including scoping, contracting, and program design, while maintaining detailed records in CRM tools such as Salesforce
- Serve as a key liaison between Charlie Health and external partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement partnership initiatives and resolve operational challenges
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of partnerships and identify areas for improvement
- Represent Charlie Health at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and build relationships
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to support complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively represent Charlie Health to external stakeholders
- Familiarity with behavioral health, healthcare systems or mission-driven organizations is a plus
- Willingness to travel as needed to support partnership efforts
- Able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our NYC office and located within 75 minutes' commuting distance of the office
Benefits
Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here.
Additional Information
The total target cash compensation for this role will be between $130,000 and $160,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location and number of years of experience. Further, cash compensation is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may include stock options and other Charlie Health-sponsored benefits.#LI-HY
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- Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope.
- We care personally about every single person in the Charlie Health ecosystem: our clients, providers, and team members alike.
- We inspire hope with every interaction, reminding our clients that we truly and unconditionally believe in them.
- Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence.
- We ask “why” five times before we’re satisfied with the answer. We don’t stick to the status quo; we challenge our assumptions and remain humble.
- Above all, we’re results-oriented. When we find data that calls our original plan into question, we modify or pivot.
- Commitment: Act with urgency & don’t give up.
- We work as swiftly as possible. The mental health crisis is relentless, and so are we.
- Our clients don’t give up and neither do we. Persistence is our superpower.
Please do not call our public clinical admissions line in regard to this or any other job posting.
Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers/current-openings. Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services.
Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people.
Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
What We Do
Charlie Health provides personalized, treatment programs for teens, young adults, and families struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of forward-thinking, industry leaders leverage a tailored approach to evidence-based, comprehensive treatment plans. Through group, individual, and family therapy, we're providing clients with the support they need to achieve sustainable healing.
