Fully Licensed Therapist- Remote (Washington DC)

Equip Health

2d • $71,000 - $92,000 • Remote

About The Position

Equip is a leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program dedicated to ensuring accessible and effective treatment for everyone. Founded in 2019, Equip operates as a fully virtual company and is recognized for its strong outcomes and innovative treatment approach. The company has been acknowledged by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023. The Licensed Therapist will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including nutrition, medical, psychiatry, and mentorship, utilizing evidence-based modalities like FBT and CBT-E. Responsibilities include evidence-based treatment delivery, quality documentation, and ongoing assessment of patient and family needs. Equip is committed to supporting provider well-being through benefits such as Flex PTO, company holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted, and independent license to practice psychotherapy in Washington DC.
• Ability to support a caseload of patients of all ages, co-occurring conditions, backgrounds and cultures, and with varying degrees of acuity.
• Passion for evidence-based care and treatment.
• Ability to provide care 2 evenings per week (meaning being available until 8pm in your patient caseloads primary time zone).
• Enthusiastic, strong team player.
• Ability to safely and effectively deliver care in a virtual setting.
• Passion for mental health and eating disorder treatment and expanding access to treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Family-Based Treatment and/or eating disorder treatment.
• Experience with evidence-based treatment and/or intensive treatment settings.
• Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and trauma.
• Case management experience and/or experience working closely with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based family, individual, and group therapy for eating disorders and comorbid diagnoses in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth) setting.
• Implement family-based treatment (FBT), enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E), cognitive behavioral therapy for ARFID, and other evidence-based treatments for patients across the lifespan with eating disorders and their loved ones.
• Maintain a caseload of 30-40; with the expectation being 20-26 hours of direct care and remaining time dedicated to administrative tasks.
• Participate in initial and ongoing trainings.
• Assess and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team of physicians, dietitians, patient mentors, and family mentors, along with outside providers.
• Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team through Equip’s EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures.
• Engage and collaborate in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
• Maintain licensure in home state and obtain licensure in other states as requested by Equip (licensure costs will be covered by Equip).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.
• Generous Parental Leave Benefits.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
• Spring Health, a 100% employer-paid mental health benefit through Guardian.
• 5 free therapy sessions and 5 free coaching sessions per year for you and each of your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!
• HealthJoy, a 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge who can help you navigate your benefits.
• 401K Option!
• $500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure in student loan repayment.
• $1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure in student loan repayment.
• Robust training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID.
• Unlimited online courses through NetCE.
• Up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
• Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals.
• $50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.
• Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.
• Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and then every other year after that (year 5, year 7, etc.).
• Company Laptop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level