Family Mentor - Remote (CST)

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 is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equipsters that have created Equip's culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

About the role

The Family Mentor is an integral member of a patient's multidisciplinary care team. The role is to ensure that caregivers successfully integrate into Equip treatment by adhering to their care plans and fully engaging in treatment. This goal is achieved through proactively identifying and addressing barriers to treatment, identifying opportunities to personalize Equip's programming to address family needs, and building caregiver skills.

Working Hours

• Ability to provide 33 hours a week of availability for direct patient care, including groups, new patients and follow-up sessions.
• Ability to commit to working until 8pm two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours of direct patient care after 2pm in the respective patient care time zone throughout the week.
• Ability to attend mandatory meetings (i.e Supervision, Treatment Huddles, Labs/All Hands, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide skills-based individual and group sessions to caregivers in treatment at Equip.
• Implement motivational strategies with caregivers to engage with their care plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team huddles to support patient progress.
• Actively listen and guide caregivers to anticipate challenges and engage in coping-ahead strategies.
• Maintain an availability calendar allowing caregivers to schedule appointments.
• Conduct proactive outreach, missed appointment recovery, reminders, tracking, and support.
• Engage in problem-solving to ensure care plan adherence.
• Ensure personalization of care plans by making program recommendations and coordinating services.
• Guide caregivers in developing advocacy-related documentation, including 504 Plan accommodation request letters.
• Build a relationship of respect and trust with the caregiver.
• Complete timely documentation of caregiver interactions in compliance with Equip policies.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings as well as initial and ongoing training as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with families/supports in a health care setting (coaching, case management, mentorship, social work, or milieu therapy).
• Lived experience as an eating disorder support for a loved one in firm/stable recovery.
• Ability to connect with a range of diverse people with varying lived experiences.
• Ability to identify and direct patients and families in achievement of treatment goals.
• Passion for evidence-based care and ability to learn, practice, and develop new coaching skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to build effective, professional, and collaborative relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven track record of meeting goals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with and learning new technologies.
• Comfortable working remotely (including the requirement to be on camera).
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to think critically in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Compensation & Benefits Package

Compensation

• Earning Potential Range: $54,000 to $65,000 Base Pay + 15% Annual Performance-Based 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• HealthJoy, a 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge.
• 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 and up to $1,000/year stipend.
• Work From Home Perks: $50/month internet stipend, initial $500 home office stipend, and periodic reloads, plus a company laptop.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Equip, DEIB are woven into everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to an accessible hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, we invite you to reach out to our People team at [email protected].

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