Job description
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 https://equip.health/outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health. http://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 Equipsters that have created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time https://time.com/collection/time100-companies-2023/6285207/equip/ as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-startups-2022-50-us-companies-rise-linkedin-news/ and Lattice https://lattice.com/blog/announcing-the-2023-finalists-for-lattices-people-success-awards, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.
About the Role:
The Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for children and adults with eating disorders via Equip’s 100% virtual Telehealth platform. Nurse Practitioners are essential members of Equip's 5-person virtual treatment team, working alongside a therapist, dietitian, peer mentor, and family mentor to help people recover from eating disorders.
*Must Be Actively Licensed in Massachusetts
Responsibilities
- - Manage a high volume patient case-load.
- Provide comprehensive assessments and diagnoses of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions (psychiatric consultation available).
- Implement medication treatment plans for eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth) setting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team of physicians, dietitians, therapists, patient mentors, and family mentors, along with outside providers.
- Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team through Equip EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures.
- Engage in treatment team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Working Hours - Eastern Time.
Requirements
- - Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Ability to maintain active Family Nurse Practitioner licenses and pursue cross licensing as applicable (cost of licenses to be covered by Equip).
- 3+ years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in an outpatient setting. Primary Care experience is preferred.
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent evidence-based care, advancing clinical skills, and a passion for professional development.
- Communicate effectively with patients and patient’s carers, and respond to messages within a timely manner.
- Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Working Hours-Full-Time
Equip allows Patient Scheduling, Monday - Friday, between 8am-8pm in the Patient's timezone.
- Ability to provide direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
- Ability to commit to working until 6 pm two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
- Ability to attend mandatory meetings (i.e Group Supervision, Treatment Huddles, Labs/All Hands, Individual Supervision, etc.).
Compensation & Benefits Package
- Compensation:
- Earning Potential Range: $120,000 to $150,000 Annually + 15% Performance Bonus Potential.
Time Off:
- Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Benefits.
Core 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.
- You can receive 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!
Other Benefits
Student Loan Repayment:
- $500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure.
- $1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure.
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.
Licensing:
- Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and license renewals (e.g., exam fees, application to the state board, exam study materials, etc.) for any Equip-required licenses and/or cross-licensure requests.
Work From Home Additional Perks:
- $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.
About Equip Health
Equip is a virtual eating disorder treatment program that operates in all 50 states and partners with most major health insurance plans. They hire Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioners to provide 100% remote telehealth care for children and adults with eating disorders as part of a 5-person virtual treatment team that includes a therapist, dietitian, peer mentor, and family mentor.
