Youth Programs Intern, Teenspace

Our mission at Talkspace is to make therapy affordable and accessible to everyone. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our users and are eager to join a team at the forefront of innovation within digital mental health, then you've come to the right place!

At Talkspace, we're not just providing therapy; we're revolutionizing the way individuals access and receive mental health care. Through our cutting-edge technology and collaboration with licensed therapists, we're empowering millions nationwide to prioritize their mental well-being.

As our first ever Youth Programs Intern (Teenspace), you will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the biggest mental health initiative dedicated to teenagers in our history! 

Talkspace is headquartered in New York, NY, and this is a hybrid position (2-3 days a week) as we are prioritizing candidates to assist with our Teenspace Partnership.

What You'll Do
As part of our 2024 Early Careers Program, you will be part of a community that grows together! In partnership with the NYC Department of Health, Talkspace now provides free therapy for all teens (aged 13+) in New York City and we need someone just as passionate about our mission to help us address the unique challenges adolescents are facing today.

Projects
 

• You will work directly with our Senior Director of Youth Programs to help with NYC Teenspace utilization (ensuring more teens know about this program and increasing the number of teens who register). 
• You will co-facilitate in-person and virtual presentations to students/teens and school staff 
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to drive marketing efforts across social media channels and our network of schools
• Help plan and hold focus groups and info sessions, workshopping with teens across a variety of topics related to mental health
• Help with the operation; outreach, mailing lists and scheduling across teams 

Internship Details:

• Duration of Internship: June 3rd 2024 - August 19th 2024
• Total of 2-3 projects with one of them serving as your graduation presentation
• You will gain valuable (and paid!) professional experience, specific field related exposure and the ability to learn skills from collaborating with professionals
• You will have a Talkspacer Mentor coming from this program - someone who helps keep track of your progress across 12 weeks

About You

• Rising juniors and seniors in undergraduate degree, or enrolled in a graduate program
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Able to commit to working 20 hours per week during the summer 
• Detail-oriented with a passion for being in the details, ensuring every document, project, or experience is on-point and on-brand
• Strong communicator (verbal & written) with the ability to listen, articulate positions, advocate, and execute ideas 
• Creative thinker who loves solving problems and works well in a team setting

Bonus Points

• Experience with Google Suite and basic understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience working with high school students or teens
• Bachelors or Masters Degree (Licensed Clinician, Psychology, Public Health, Marketing or Communications)
• If at masters level, interest in taking part in a small research project on the efficacy of Teenspace  
• If you are a student from a BSW/MSW program, we can provide supervision for seminar training in field instruction
  

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, Talkspace is the top insurance-covered therapy with over 131 million total covered lives. Our focus to help people feel better starts at Talkspace, where we connect and collaborate as a team to lower the barriers to quality mental healthcare services for all.   

 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 hourly compensation rate for the role will be $20/hr for those enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and up to $25/hr for those enrolled in a graduate degree program. Within the salary bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

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.