Wellbeing Coach
Sonar is a mission-driven startup redefining society's ability to deliver personalized mental health support at scale. Sonar provides 24/7 text-based wellbeing support, blending real human connection from Wellbeing Coaches with AI tools that make them more effective. This unique human-in-the-loop approach allows us to deliver safe and accessible support and has been recognized by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and CNN.
Since our founding in 2022, we have supported more than 20,000 youth across the United States, delivering improved mental health outcomes, grades, attendance and reduced tragedies. We are backed by leading institutions such as Stanford University, Informed Ventures, HopeLab and Nina Capital.
Join us as a Wellbeing Coach to support teen mental health!
What you'll be doing
- Support teens emotional wellbeing by chat
- Answer all incoming messages within one minute
- In the event of a crisis, contact trusted adults via phone (tool provided) with clear, calm communication. An understanding of teen suicidality, empathy, and independence are very important requirements for this role.
Must have
- Mental health background or psychology degree
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Reliable internet, laptop, and quiet workspace
- Available for consistent US hours
Nice to have
- Prior experience in text-based support/chat support
- Familiarity with US culture (social media, teen issues)
- Mental health first aid or crisis training (we'll provide if not)
Hours
- Flexible 8-hour shifts. You can be doing other things throughout, but timely responses are expected
- Hired as a contractor
Compensation
Cash: $70-100/per shift based on experience.