About Equip
Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health.
Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equisters that have created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.
About the Role
The Vice President, Clinical Excellence will be a strategic innovator and thought partner responsible for elevating Equip’s clinical impact. This leader will be accountable for clinical research & outcomes, driving continuous advancement of clinical performance, and amplifying Equip’s reputation as a scientific and clinical leader in the behavioral health space.
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for research, academic collaborations, and clinical outcomes that uphold and expand on Equip’s dedication to clinical excellence.
Elevate Equip’s scientific brand by contributing to thought leadership, evidence generation, and presence in the academic and clinical communities.
Define and execute Equip’s research roadmap, including publication goals, topic prioritization, and collaboration strategy.
Serve as a trusted spokesperson and visible leader within the field of eating disorders and behavioral health outcomes.
Establish a consistent cadence and strategic approach to publishing peer-reviewed studies, case series, and white papers.
Create and lead Equip’s Scientific Advisory Board, establish collaborations with academic research partners, and ensure an external feedback loop in an effort to consistently advance our outcomes.
Lead Equip’s external clinical outcomes strategy, ensuring we are positioned as best-in-class to payors, partners, and thought leaders.
Serve as the internal and external authority on all dimensions of patient outcomes.
Oversee comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting for clinical performance.
Proactively identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities in outcomes across populations, care teams, and modalities.
Provide insight for the Marketing team to create high-quality, compelling materials that clearly articulate our impact.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology or related fields.
12+ years of experience researching and evaluating behavioral health outcomes in the eating disorder field.
People management experience with demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams to execute with demonstrated commitment to meeting, or exceeding, metrics in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategies in a similar leadership role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for communicating and gaining buy-in as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships.
Experience leading teams and mentoring clinicians with a strategic and relational approach.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with humility, inclusiveness, and open-mindedness to other perspectives. Demonstrated ability to solicit input on topics and balance those perspectives.
Benefits
Time Off:
Core Benefits:
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
Maven, a company paid reproductive and family care benefit for all employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!
401K Retirement Plan!
Other Benefits
Work From Home Additional Perks:
$50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.
$250/month stipend to use a co-working space.
One-time home office space stipend of up to $500.
Physical Demands
Work is performed 100% from home with regular travel required (up to 25%). This is a stationary position that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed.
At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip.
As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, weight, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
