Part-Time Group Facilitator

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 and treatment approach at 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 Equisters that have created Equip’s culture.  Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

About the role

The Group Facilitator will be responsible for running evening virtual group sessions for Equip’s patients and families. This part-time role requires at least 5 hours of weekly availability, and will focus on the facilitation of support groups, skills groups, and treatment groups. The ideal candidate has prior experience leading therapeutic groups, has a passion for evidence-based care, is reliable, and is a strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group classes to support the treatment of eating disorders in a virtual clinic (i.e., telehealth) setting. Group class topics include but are not limited to dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and general support and processing groups.

• Complete timely documentation of group sessions in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures.

• Participate in initial and ongoing trainings, as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of Master’s degree or doctoral degree program in mental health field and be license-eligible in California (marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling, psychology, etc.) 

• Applied and obtained confirmation of pre-license status (e.g., Associates status) in California (must be verified by primary source verification) 

• Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours (after 5pm in candidate’s timezone)

• Passion for evidence-based care and treatment

• Previous experience facilitating therapeutic groups

• Ability to safely and effectively deliver care in a virtual treatment.

Physical Demands

Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel. This is a stationary position that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed. 

At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of  members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip.

As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, weight, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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