Fully Licensed Therapist- Remote (Mississippi) - Equip

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.

Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and was recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023.

About the Role

The Licensed Therapist will work closely and effectively with a multidisciplinary care team (including nutrition, medical, psychiatry, and mentorship) utilizing evidence-based care modalities such as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E). The role is responsible for evidence-based treatment delivery, quality documentation, and ongoing assessment of patients' and families' needs.

Working Hours

Equip’s working hours are Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the therapist’s respective patient care time zone.

• Provide 30 hours a week of availability for direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2:00 PM in the patient care time zone throughout the week (3:00 PM if in Mountain Time to accommodate Pacific Time patients).
• Commit to working until 8:00 PM two evenings per week (with flexible daytime start times on those days).
• Attend mandatory meetings (e.g., group supervision, treatment huddles, team all-hands, individual supervision).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based family, individual, and group therapy for eating disorders and comorbid diagnoses in a virtual clinic setting.
• Implement FBT, CBT-E, CBT for ARFID, and other evidence-based modalities across the lifespan.
• Maintain a caseload of 30–40 patients (20–26 hours direct care, remainder for administrative tasks).
• 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 care team via Equip’s EMR.
• Engage in treatment team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
• Maintain licensure in home state and obtain licensure in other states as requested by Equip (all fees covered).

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active, unrestricted, and independent license to practice psychotherapy in Mississippi.
• Ability to support a caseload of patients of all ages, co-occurring conditions, and varying degrees of acuity.
• Passion for evidence-based care and eating disorder treatment.
• Ability to provide care two evenings per week (available until 8:00 PM in primary caseload time zone).
• Ability to safely and effectively deliver care in a virtual/telehealth setting.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to Haves

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $71,000 – $92,000 annually + 15% annual performance bonus potential
• Time Off: Flex PTO policy (recommended 3–5 weeks/year) plus 11 paid company holidays
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance with employer contribution
• Mental Health & Support: Spring Health (free therapy and coaching sessions) and company-paid EAP
• Retirement: 401(k) plan option
• Family Support: Generous parental leave benefits
• Student Loan Repayment: $500/quarter under 1 year tenure; $1,000/quarter after 1 year
• Continuing Education: Unlimited NetCE online courses, up to $1,000/year CE stipend, and specialized clinical modality trainings
• Licensure Reimbursement: Coverage for initial licensure, cross-licensure, and renewal fees
• Remote Perks: $50/month home internet stipend, up to $500 initial home office stipend (reloaded periodically), and company laptop