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Full-Time

Peer Mentor

Mental Health, EST

Updated on 10/2/2024

Equip Health

Equip Health

201-500 employees

Virtual treatment for eating disorders

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$36k - $66kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Must reside in EST.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Communications
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. Patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary 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 personalized treatment experience. Their goal is to promote early intervention, as timely treatment increases the chances of recovery and reduces the risk of relapse, making their services accessible through insurance coverage.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$109.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

157%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Equip Health's recent $35M funding round, bringing total funding to over $95M, indicates strong investor confidence and potential for growth.
  • Partnerships with major insurance providers like Regence expand their reach and accessibility, enhancing their market presence.
  • Recognition as one of the most exciting digital health startups of 2024 by VCs highlights their innovative approach and industry impact.

What critics are saying

  • The telehealth market is highly competitive, requiring Equip Health to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on insurance coverage for revenue could be risky if policies change or if they face reimbursement challenges.

What makes Equip Health unique

  • Equip Health's multidisciplinary care team, including therapists, physicians, dietitians, family mentors, and peer mentors, offers a holistic and personalized approach to eating disorder treatment, unlike many competitors.
  • Their services are covered by most insurance plans, making their treatment more accessible compared to other telehealth providers.
  • Equip Health combines clinical expertise with lived experience, providing a unique and effective treatment model that has shown significant patient improvement.

Benefits

Flexible PTO & work hours

WFH or close to it

Home office stipend

Parental leave

Medical, vision, & dental

HSA & FSA

401k