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 Lead Therapist will be responsible for clinical supervision and operational management of a team of therapists, in addition to providing direct patient care themselves. The Lead Therapist will work closely with the Clinical leadership team to provide effective clinical supervision in the evidence-based treatments that Equip provides to patients and ensure work productivity that supports the goals of the business. Above all, the Lead Therapist is motivated by the ultimate goal of providing the highest quality evidence-based treatments for eating disorders so that everyone can achieve lasting recovery.
Responsibilities
Effectively manage a team of therapists, including setting performance expectations, providing continuous feedback, writing and delivering performance reviews, and initiating performance improvement plans when necessary.
Provide evidence-based family-based treatment, individual, and group therapy for eating disorders in a virtual clinic (i.e., telehealth) setting.
Serve as case manager for assigned patients, coordinating care across a multidisciplinary treatment team of physicians, dietitians, patient mentors, and family mentors, along with outside providers in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures.
Engage and collaborate in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
Provide individual and group supervision and consultation to a team of therapists focused on the delivery of evidence-based eating disorders treatment and patient safety-related concerns.
Utilize data to manage a team of therapists to meet operational and quality-focused company and team goals.
Execute change management tactics in partnership with Clinical leadership;, effectively disseminating information to therapists, managing accountability to productivity goals and Care Delivery policies and procedures.
Provide administrative oversight, logistical support, and session coverage, as needed, for the patients assigned to direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Fully licensed in Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy with ability to obtain Supervisor delegation from state of residence, if needed.
2+ years of experience treating eating disorders.
Experience providing clinical supervision and/or serving as a people manager to therapists.
Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively deliver evidence-based outpatient care in a virtual care model working on interdisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Data driven with demonstrated experience using data to guide clinical care and preferred experience with holding others accountable to performance metrics.
Organized and results-driven.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment including the strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people, and projects simultaneously.
Compensation & Benefits Package
Compensation:
Time Off:
Core Benefits:
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
Maven, a company paid reproductive and family care benefits 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
Loan Repayment:
$500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure.
$1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure.
Licensing:
Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals (e.g. application to the state board, exam fees, exam study materials, etc.) for any Equip-required licenses and/or cross-licensure requests.
Continuing Education:
Robust training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID. Comparable training workshops and supervision in these modalities are valued over $3,000.
For therapists and medical providers, unlimited online courses through NetCE.
Up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
Opportunities to attend team onsites and conferences at various locations throughout the US.
Work From Home Additional Perks:
Physical Demands
Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel. 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.
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