Full-Time

Peer Mentor

Mental Health, EST

Posted on 9/6/2024

Equip Health

Equip Health

501-1,000 employees

Virtual treatment for eating disorders

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$36k - $66kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Must reside in EST.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Lived experience with eating disorder recovery with the ability to identify as being in a solid space of recovery from an eating disorder.
  • 2+ years of experience working directly with patients in a care setting including, but not limited to, mentorship, social work, or milieu therapy.
  • Passion for helping patients and their families as they navigate eating disorder treatment.
  • Ability to connect with a range of diverse patients with varying diagnoses and degrees of acuity.
  • Passion for evidence-based care and treatment as well as an ability to learn, practice, and continuously develop skills such rapport-building and motivational interviewing.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to build effective, professional, and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven track record of meeting assigned goals.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working with and learning new technologies.
  • Comfortable working in a remote environment.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to think critically to quickly and accurately work through challenges in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain an up-to-date calendar with availability to enable patients to book sessions.
  • Meet with patients for virtual sessions, tailoring session content to the patient’s unique needs, actively listening, and holding space for patient experiences.
  • Lead support groups for patients and their supporters.
  • Practice responsible self-disclosure, drawing from lived experience to an appropriate degree.
  • Consistently complete thorough and timely documentation according to Equip standards for other providers to access, review, and reference.
  • Attend and participate in various internal meetings.
  • Participate in initial and ongoing training as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Equip Health provides virtual treatment for individuals struggling with eating disorders through a telehealth platform. Their approach involves a comprehensive, at-home treatment model that supports full recovery. The treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary care team consisting of a therapist, physician, dietitian, family mentor, and peer mentor, ensuring that both the physical and psychological aspects of eating disorders are addressed. Services offered include individual and family therapy, medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, and peer support. Equip Health stands out from competitors by integrating clinical expertise with personal experience, creating a unique and tailored treatment experience for patients. The company aims to promote early intervention, as timely treatment increases the chances of recovery and reduces the risk of relapse.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$106.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

119%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased telehealth adoption post-COVID-19 boosts Equip's virtual treatment model relevance.
  • Recent $110 million funding supports expansion and innovation in treatment offerings.
  • Growing mental health awareness aligns with Equip's mission for accessible care.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven startups may overshadow Equip's non-AI approach.
  • Flat deal activity in healthcare IT suggests a challenging investment environment.
  • Reliance on insurance coverage poses risks if reimbursement policies change.

What makes Equip Health unique

  • Equip offers a unique five-person care team for comprehensive eating disorder treatment.
  • The company combines clinical expertise with lived experience for personalized patient care.
  • Equip's services are covered by most insurance plans, enhancing accessibility.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO & work hours

WFH or close to it

Home office stipend

Parental leave

Medical, vision, & dental

HSA & FSA

401k

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