Remote Copywriter - Mental Health Focus

About the Role

We are hiring a Remote Copywriter to join Project Healthy Minds, a pioneering mental health nonprofit that operates like a tech startup. Our mission is to make mental health services as accessible as booking a flight or restaurant reservation. As a Remote Copywriter, you will play a crucial role in developing clear, empathetic, and credible content focused on mental health education and services.

What You'll Do

• Write clear, engaging, and accurate articles and educational content on mental health topics, services, and care navigation.
• Translate clinically reviewed concepts into accessible language.
• Collaborate with PHM’s clinical network to source quotes, insights, and ensure factual accuracy.
• Partner with clinical reviewers to incorporate feedback and ensure content meets PHM quality standards.
• Use SEO tools to review drafts for keyword usage, readability, and search optimization, and revise accordingly.
• Work with PHM’s Creative team to help shape supporting visual assets that align with written pieces.
• Revise and iterate on content based on editorial feedback, performance insights, and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience writing about mental health, healthcare, or health education topics for a general audience.
• Strong ability to explain complex or sensitive topics with clarity, empathy, and accuracy.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to tone, structure, and audience fit.
• Experience working with subject-matter experts and incorporating feedback.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and use of SEO tools to optimize content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage drafts, revisions, and deadlines independently.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment.

Nice to Have

• Deep familiarity with one or more mental health topic areas (e.g., therapy modalities, psychiatric care, youth mental health).
• Experience writing for digital health, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with content performance metrics and basic analytics.
• Experience collaborating with designers, photographers, or video teams.
• Background in journalism, communications, public health, psychology, or related fields.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, up to ~20 hours per week; allocation will vary over time.
• A unique opportunity to work with a world-class Board and Clinical Advisory Committee.
• A startup mindset with a social mission ethos, aiming for massive positive impact in society.
• Competitive hourly rate of $25 - $35, depending on experience and subject-matter depth.
• Collaborative environment with passionate individuals dedicated to mental health advocacy.