Contributing Writer (Mental Health Journalist)
NOCD is the #1 telehealth provider for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is one of the most severe, prevalent, and misunderstood mental health conditions. NOCD creates access to online therapy for people with OCD through our telehealth platform. In the NOCD app, members can quickly access and schedule live, face-to-face video therapy sessions with our national network of licensed therapists that specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) - considered the "gold standard" in OCD treatment.
At NOCD, we help people reclaim their lives with clinically proven OCD treatment, by removing barriers to OCD care, and reducing the stigma associated with OCD. We’re changing the world and need other like-minded individuals to accelerate and expand our efforts.
About Us
NOCD is the #1 telehealth provider for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is one of the most severe, prevalent, and misunderstood mental health conditions. NOCD creates access to online therapy for people with OCD through our telehealth platform. In the NOCD app, members can quickly access and schedule live, face-to-face video therapy sessions with our national network of licensed therapists that specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) - considered the "gold standard" in OCD treatment.
At NOCD, we help people reclaim their lives with clinically proven OCD treatment, by removing barriers to OCD care, and reducing the stigma associated with OCD. We’re changing the world and need other like-minded individuals to accelerate and expand our efforts.
What we are looking for:
Are you a health/science journalist with a passion for mental health? Have you worked as a freelance or staff writer for health or science publications? Do you have the bandwidth to contribute a minimum of four articles per month (roughly one per week) that are approximately 2000 words in length?
Responsibilities:
Write high-quality, well-researched, and SEO-optimized content that captures high-volume, high-intent web traffic
Interview clinical experts and ensure that content is authoritative and approachable, with an emphasis on helping people regain their life from OCD
Maintain a high bar for editorial standards
Use your skills as a writer to turn mental health jargon into digestible and engaging narratives
Uphold excellent copyediting skills with strong attention to details like spelling, grammar, and clarity
Meet deadlines and adhere to our writing guidelines
Qualifications:
US based applicants
BS/BA in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
5+ years of experience in digital or print as a long-form health or science journalist
Familiarity with SEO tools / writing content that is optimized for search
Bonus point for any special interest in issues surrounding mental health