At Tava Health, we believe mental health care should be as accessible and stigma-free as a checkup. We're reimagining the entire experience: from how people find a therapist to how providers deliver care, so more individuals can get the support they need, when they need it.
We’re a fast-growing team on a bold mission: to make high-quality mental health care available to everyone. If you’re passionate about using technology to solve meaningful problems and create lasting change, we’d love to meet you.
Tava Health is seeking a high-performing Chief of Staff to act as a strategic operator and corporate development partner to the CEO. This role combines operational excellence with strategic finance - ensuring that Tava’s execution systems scale efficiently while driving inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, partnerships, and integrations.
The Chief of Staff will build and manage the company’s operating cadence, align cross-functional priorities, and help identify and evaluate opportunities that expand Tava Health’s impact in the mental health ecosystem.
You’ll work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and board to translate strategy into action, optimize performance, and drive results across the business. This is a hands-on, high-leverage role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and deal-making.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Operational ExcellencePartner with the CEO to translate strategic priorities into measurable company objectives and operational plans.
Maintain and develop the company-wide strategic roadmap - tracking and reporting processes.
Drive conversations about resource allocation to ensure focus on the highest-impact priorities.
Distill complex ideas into clear, concise written materials and presentations for executive and board audiences.
Ensure alignment and accountability across leadership through operating rhythms, dashboards, and performance reviews.
Collaborate with finance and business leaders to deliver the right data and insights for executive decision-making.
Drive execution of cross-functional strategic projects and track progress against growth goals.
Partner with the CEO to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
Lead or support end-to-end transaction processes, including diligence, valuation modeling, coordination with legal/finance/advisors, and integration planning.
Partner with functional leads post-acquisition to ensure smooth onboarding and realization of synergies.
Act as a trusted advisor and operational extension of the CEO.
Prepare executive and board-level materials that distill strategic and financial complexity into actionable insights.
Lead executive meetings under the direction of the CEO or other leaders, ensuring clarity in priorities, ownership, and follow-through.
Elevate internal communication and alignment, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and mission-driven decision-making.
Professional experience across strategy, operations, and finance (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or startup leadership).
Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategy—building systems that drive accountability and execution at scale.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills; comfortable with data and strategic finance.
Excellent executive communication and relationship-building abilities.
Background in healthcare, healthtech, or digital mental health strongly preferred.
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can toggle between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
Has supported or partnered directly with a CEO or senior executive team.
Balances analytical rigor with strong judgment and interpersonal EQ.
Embodies Tava’s values: “Own Your Impact,” “Be Open,” “Hustle Smart but Hard,” “Be a learner, not a knower,” and “Teamwork not ego.”
Known for building trust, fostering collaboration, and helping others focus on what matters most.
Must be willing to relocate to the Salt Lake City area for regular in-person coordination with the executive team (approximately two days per week).
Competitive salary and stock options
Free Tava mental health benefit for you and your family
Medical and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Monthly HSA contributions
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Work from home flexibility
Weekly team lunches
Opportunity to shape a growing company and culture
*For tax purposes, priority will be given to candidates living in states where we already have employees. These states are Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Utah.
Tava is unable to sponsor employment visas (such as the H-1B). Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
All hiring activities at Tava Health are handled by company representatives using @tavahealth.com or @us.tavahealth.com email addresses.
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Tava Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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Tava Health aims to improve emotional health through frictionless, technology-enabled care.
