Licensed Therapist (Eating Disorder Treatment) - Remote

About Equip

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program, founded in 2019, with a mission to ensure everyone with an eating disorder can access effective treatment. Created by clinical experts and individuals with lived experience, Equip combines evidence-based treatments to empower lasting recovery. All patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer/family mentor. Equip operates across all 50 states and partners with major health insurance plans.

Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, Equip has been praised for its sustainable treatment program, serving thousands of patients and families.

About the Role

The Licensed Therapist will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team (nutrition, medical, psychiatry, mentorship) and utilize evidence-based modalities like FBT (Family-Based Treatment) and CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment, maintaining quality documentation, and assessing patient/family needs.

This role involves emotionally rewarding yet challenging work. Equip offers benefits to support long-term well-being, including Flex PTO (3-5 weeks recommended), company holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial support.

Working Hours:

• Availability for 30 hours/week of direct patient care (new patients and follow-ups).
• Commitment to 16 hours/week of direct care after 2 PM (or 3 PM in Mountain Time to accommodate Pacific Time patients).
• Working until 8 PM two evenings/week (flexible scheduling).
• Attendance at mandatory meetings (Group Supervision, Treatment Huddles, Labs/All Hands, Individual Supervision).

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based family, individual, and group therapy for eating disorders via telehealth.
• Implement FBT, CBT-E, and CBT for ARFID across patient lifespans.
• Maintain a caseload of 30-40 patients, with 20-26 hours of direct care and administrative tasks.
• Participate in initial and ongoing trainings.
• Assess and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, mentors, and external providers.
• Use between-session messaging and Equip’s EMR for patient/family support.
• Engage in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
• Maintain licensure in home state and obtain additional state licensure as needed (licensure costs covered by Equip).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must Haves:

• Active, unrestricted, independent license to practice psychotherapy in Iowa.
• Ability to support diverse patient populations (ages, co-occurring conditions, backgrounds, cultures, acuity levels).
• Passion for evidence-based care and eating disorder treatment.
• Availability for 2 evenings/week until 8 PM in patient care time zone.
• Enthusiastic team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to deliver care safely and effectively in a virtual setting.
• Passion for mental health and expanding treatment access.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in Family-Based Treatment or eating disorder treatment.
• Experience with evidence-based treatments or intensive settings.
• Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and trauma.
• Case management experience or multidisciplinary teamwork.