Headspace application questions — all 91, word for word
Headspace hires through Greenhouse. Beyond name, email and CV, its application form asks 91 questions, 72 of them required. 4 of them are required, fixed-choice questions about your eligibility to work. A cover letter is optional.
16 roles were open when this was last checked, mostly in healthcare and marketing. The questions below are the form's own wording, not a paraphrase.
What Headspace has open
These are the roles the form was read from, as Headspace titles them, in Remote - United States, Santa Monica, California, United States:
- District of Columbia (DC) Remote Mental Health Licensed Therapist, 1099 Contractor
- Join our Talent Community as a Part Time Therapist!
- Join our Talent Community as an Online Mental Health Coach!
- Kansas- Remote Mental Health Licensed Therapist, 1099 Contractor
- Maryland Remote Licensed Therapist, 1099 Contractor
- New Hampshire Remote Licensed Therapist, 1099 Contractor
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Part Time (1099 Contractor)
- Psychiatrist (Part-Time) - Contract
- Tennessee-Remote Mental Health Licensed Therapist, 1099 Contractor
- Manager, Data Analytics
- Senior Security & Compliance Analyst
- Senior Pricing Analyst
81 of the questions below are ones at most two of the 212 employers measured ask (median: 13), the least standard being “Do you now, or will you at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. All applicants must have the right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.”.
The eligibility questions
These are required, and answered from a fixed list rather than in your own words: work authorisation, visa sponsorship or security clearance. Employers often use questions like these to filter applications automatically, but Greenhouse's public data does not say whether Headspace does — so treat them as the answers most likely to matter, not as a verdict. Answer them honestly either way.
| Question | Answers accepted |
|---|---|
| Do you now, or will you at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
| Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
| Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
| Do you now, or will you at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. All applicants must have the right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship. required, fixed choice | Yes, No |
Every question on the form
| Question | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Do you now, or will you at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you now, or will you at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. All applicants must have the right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| First Name | text | Yes |
| Last Name | text | Yes |
| Preferred First Name | text | No |
| text | Yes | |
| Phone | text | Yes |
| Resume/CV | file | Yes |
| Cover Letter | file | No |
| Are you based in the greater San Francisco area? Yes, I am located in the greater San Francisco, CA area and understand the hybrid work requirement., No, I am not located in the greater SF area and understand the remote work requirement. |
select | Yes |
| Current City of Residence (U.S.) | text | Yes |
| Current State of Residence (U.S.) Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+45 more) |
select | Yes |
| LinkedIn Profile | text | Yes |
| Portfolio or Personal URL | text | No |
| Have you previously worked for Headspace/Ginger? Yes, I am a former W2 Employee at Headspace/Ginger, Yes, I am a former 1099 Contractor at Headspace/Ginger, Yes, I am a former Temp Worker at Headspace/Ginger, No, I have not previously worked for Headspace/Ginger |
select | Yes |
| If you would like to identify as a specific race, or ethnicity, please choose among the list of common racial/ethnic groups. (Select all that apply) | text | Yes |
| If you would like to identify a specific gender, please choose from the following: | text | Yes |
| Do you identify as a veteran or someone with a background in the armed forces? (Note: This includes any armed forces globally.) | text | Yes |
| Which US state do you reside in? Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+45 more) |
select | Yes |
| Please provide your full perm address/state of residency address. | textarea | Yes |
| Please confirm that you hold an independent clinical license in good standing, with no supervision requirements. Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| What US states are you currently licensed in? Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+46 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| Please list all active state licenses, including the license number and the year each was issued: | textarea | Yes |
| Do you currently operate—or do you plan to operate—under a registered business entity (e.g., LLC, S-Corp, Sole Proprietorship) for the purposes of providing services as an independent contractor? Yes, No, Unsure |
select | Yes |
| If you do plan to operate under a registered business entity, please provide the name and type of business entity | textarea | No |
| What is your availability to deliver care sessions? Please select any/all that apply. Weekdays, Weekday Evenings, Weekends, Weekend Evenings |
multiselect | Yes |
| Please briefly describe your clinical background including total years of experience in the mental health industry | textarea | Yes |
| Please select the specialties you have experience in and would like to actively offer as a Headspace Provider: Anxiety, Anger Management, Addiction & Substance Use, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Depression (+22 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| Please select the modalities you have experience in and would like to actively offer as a Headspace Provider: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness based therapy (+7 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| This role requires the use of a personal laptop (tablets and mobile devices are not supported). Will you be using a laptop for this role? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| What operating system does your laptop use? Windows 10 or later, MacOS 12 or later, Other (Please Specify Below) |
select | Yes |
| If you selected "Other" for the laptop operating system, provide the info: | textarea | No |
| Google Chrome is our required platform; do you regularly use Google Chrome and are you comfortable using it for sessions? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have access to a stable, high-speed internet connection suitable for video sessions? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you currently receiving Headspace care services? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| How did you hear about this job? Recruiter/Sourcer contacted me, Referred by a Headspace Corporate Employee, Referred by one of my Clients/Patients, Referred by a Current Headspace Provider, Job page on the company website, Word of mouth (+11 more) |
select | Yes |
| What are your pronouns? | text | No |
| State of Residence Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+45 more) |
select | Yes |
| City of Residence | text | Yes |
| Zip Code (US) | text | Yes |
| Please select your current, active board certified coaching certification(s) NBC-HWC, ICF-ACC, ICF-PCC, ICF-MCC, Other |
multiselect | Yes |
| If “Other”, please provide your coaching certification information | text | Yes |
| What is/are the certification date(s) of completion? | textarea | Yes |
| Do you hold a degree in a mental health related field (psychology, counseling, social work)? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| If yes, please list the degree type, area of study, and graduation date | textarea | No |
| How many years of experience do you have as a certified coach? < 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (+16 more) |
select | Yes |
| Do you hold a clinical therapy license (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LP, etc)? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have at least 1 year of supervised experience working with adolescents (aged 13-17)? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| If yes, would you be interested in providing services to adolescents? Yes, No |
select | No |
| Have you provided mental health services in a supervised setting in Spanish or French? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| If you answered yes to the above question, would you be interested in providing services in Spanish or French and English? Spanish, French |
multiselect | No |
| What is your experience with Motivational Interviewing? | textarea | Yes |
| Have you delivered multiple, simultaneous coaching sessions (at least 2) via chat based systems? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| If yes, please briefly describe your experience using chat-based coaching, specifically your experience holding multiple conversations at the same time, or ad hoc support (such as a suicide hotline or similar) for multiple members: | textarea | No |
| Did you earn a Certificate in Mental Health Coaching (CMHC) through the Headspace Training Institute (HTI)? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Please briefly describe your coaching background, highlighting any experience within the mental health field. | textarea | Yes |
| Please select general days and times you would be open to working (PT coaches work on a shift schedule of about 4-5 hours per shift and 4-5 days per week): Weekdays, Weekday Evenings, Weekends, Weekend Evenings |
multiselect | Yes |
| Our virtual platform performs best on Google Chrome. Do you regularly use Google Chrome and are you comfortable using it for sessions? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you previously worked for a Headspace entity/subsidiaries/affiliates (Headspace, Inc., Ginger.io, Inc., Ginger.io of California Medical P.C) as either a W2 employee, 1099 contractor and/or temp worker? Yes, I am a former W2 Employee at Headspace/Ginger, Yes, I am a former 1099 Contractor at Headspace/Ginger, Yes, I am a former Temp Worker at Headspace/Ginger, No, I have not previously worked for Headspace/Ginger |
select | Yes |
| How did you hear about this job? (Required) Recruiter/Sourcer contacted me, Referred by a Headspace Corporate Employee, Referred by one of my Clients/Patients, Referred by a Current Headspace Provider, Headspace Training Institute (HTI) Graduate, Job page on the company website (+12 more) |
select | Yes |
| How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) | text | No |
| How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) | text | No |
| How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) | text | No |
| Do you identify as transgender? | text | No |
| Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? | text | No |
| Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? | text | No |
| How do you see this role impacting our company mission of transforming mental healthcare to improve the health and happiness of the world? | textarea | Yes |
| Do you have a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or another related quantitative field? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have at least 5 years of experience working in a Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or similar analytical role? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you previously worked in a lead or management-level analytics role, such as Lead Data Analyst, Lead Business Analyst, Product Data Analyst, or Data Scientist? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have experience partnering directly with executive leadership and product leaders to align analytics initiatives with strategic business goals? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have experience using analytics to drive customer growth, engagement, retention, or lifecycle optimization? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you owned or managed data products, dashboards, reporting frameworks, or self-service analytics tools? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Redshift, S3, Databricks, Datalakes, or Spark? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you proficient in SQL and at least one programming language commonly used for analytics, such as Python or R? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have experience using business intelligence and analytics tools such as Looker, Tableau, Amplitude, Domo, CoreMetrics, or Google Analytics? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you led or supported A/B testing, experimental design, predictive analytics, or advanced statistical analysis projects? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Do you have experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Have you managed or mentored analysts, engineers, or other technical team members? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and independently leading complex analytics projects from concept through execution? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| What US state do you reside in? Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+45 more) |
select | Yes |
| States in which you hold a PMHNP-BC: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+46 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| Type license number(s) of each state you're licensed in: | textarea | Yes |
| Any license restrictions (you may reply N/A): Yes, No, N/A |
select | Yes |
| If you do have license restrictions, please provide a brief summary: | textarea | No |
| NPI Number (you may reply N/A): | textarea | Yes |
| CAQH Number (you may reply N/A): | text | Yes |
| Are you currently credentialed/on panel with any insurance payers? If so, who? | textarea | No |
| Are you currently employed by Kaiser Permanente? Yes, No |
select | No |
| Would you be willing to become licensed in other states, with the support of Headspace? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| How would you describe your practice style or therapeutic orientation? | textarea | Yes |
| How have you incorporated technology into your practice? | textarea | Yes |
| Website | text | No |
| Are you IMLCC eligible? Yes, No |
select | Yes |
| States in which you are licensed Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado (+46 more) |
multiselect | Yes |
| Type of license in each state and license number(s): | textarea | Yes |
| If answered "other" to the above question, please elaborate here. | text | No |
What it's really asking about
Grouped by what each question is for, so you can prepare the answers that repeat across employers.
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Other | 48 |
| Years of experience | 10 |
| Voluntary diversity questions (EEOC) | 9 |
| Security clearance | 7 |
| Education | 3 |
| Remote or on-site | 3 |
| Role-specific screening | 3 |
| Visa sponsorship | 3 |
| How you heard of them | 2 |
| Work authorisation | 2 |
| Portfolio and links | 1 |
What other employers ask
The same question rarely comes out the same way twice. These employers' forms are measured the same way, from their own job boards:
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Before you apply
Have the answers to the required questions ready before you open the form — Headspace's asks for 72 of them, and Greenhouse does not save a partial application by default. Settle the eligibility questions first — they are the ones with no room to elaborate, so knowing your answer before you start tells you whether the rest of the form is worth your time.