Job Description
About Somethings Somethings is building the first social wellness platform for teens — a place where a teen can form a real relationship with a mentor who gets them, sticks with them, and helps them get better. 25 Million teens in the U.S. are struggling with their mental health. Every one of the thousands of teens who download Somethings is struggling. Our job is to make sure they don’t just show up — they stay, connect with real humans who care deeply about them, and get the support that they need to thrive. We’re backed by General Catalyst and world-class healthcare + consumer investors, and we’re growing like crazy — in 2025 we grew 1100%, raised our $15M Series A, and are on track to 5x in 2026. If you want to be a part of the generationally defining company in mental health, welcome home. Role Overview We're looking for a Government Affairs Lead to lead Somethings into its next chapter of national expansion. This is a builder role, not a traditional government affairs position. We are not looking for a passive lobbyist or a policy memo specialist. We are looking for someone who understands state government as a living system—where policy, people, budgets, and timing intersect—and who knows how to move that system forward. Your north star is ambitious and concrete: expand Somethings into new states by building early relationships, shaping policy and program design, and converting those opportunities into meaningful Medicaid and state partnerships. You will be responsible for creating access before RFPs exist, helping states understand how Somethings fits into their priorities, and guiding opportunities from first conversation through procurement and contracting. This role sits at the intersection of policy, relationships, and execution. You need to be comfortable discussing Medicaid strategy with a state director in the morning, aligning internal clinical and product teams in the afternoon, and traveling to a state capital or conference the next day to continue
