Contributing Writer (Mental Health Journalist)

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

NOCD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. NOCD is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

https://www.treatmyocd.com/employee-privacy-notice