Therapist, Eating Disorder - Remote (California)
Posted on January 21, 2026 (about 7 hours ago)
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 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 Equisters that have created Equip’s culture. Equip has received industry recognition and awards for its work in eating disorder treatment and outcomes.
About the Role
The Licensed Therapist will work closely with a multidisciplinary care team (including nutrition, medical, psychiatry, and mentorship) and utilize evidence-based care modalities such as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E). The Licensed Therapist is responsible for evidence-based treatment delivery, quality documentation, and ongoing assessment of patients’ and families’ needs.
The role involves emotionally rewarding but inherently difficult work. To ensure continuity of care for both patients and providers, Equip offers benefits that support long-term well-being and job satisfaction, including Flex PTO (recommended 3-5 weeks), company holidays, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Working Hours
Equip’s working hours are Monday - Friday, between 8am-8pm. Requirements include:
- Ability to provide 30 hours a week of availability for direct patient care, including new patients and follow-up sessions.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 pm in your time zone throughout the week (3pm if you live in Mountain Standard Time to accommodate Pacific Time Zone patients).
- Ability to commit to working until 8pm two evenings per week (you choose which evenings).
- Ability to attend mandatory meetings (e.g., group supervision, treatment huddles, labs/all hands, individual supervision).
Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based family, individual, and group therapy for eating disorders and comorbid diagnoses in a virtual clinic (telehealth) setting.
- Implement FBT, CBT-E, CBT for ARFID, and other evidence-based treatments across the lifespan.
- Maintain a caseload of 30-40 with the expectation of 20-26 hours of direct care; remaining time for administrative tasks.
- Participate in initial and ongoing trainings.
- Assess and diagnose mental health conditions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team and outside providers.
- Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the team through Equip’s EMR per policies.
- Engage in treatment team meetings, supervision, and department meetings.
- Maintain licensure in home state and obtain licensure in other states as requested (licensure costs covered by Equip).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Active, unrestricted, and independent license to practice psychotherapy from at least one US state in this posting's time zone.
- Ability to support a caseload of patients of all ages, backgrounds, and acuity levels.
- Ability to provide care two evenings per week (available until 8pm in patients' primary time zone).
- Enthusiastic, strong team player with ability to safely and effectively deliver care in a virtual setting.
- Passion for mental health and eating disorder treatment and expanding access to care.
Nice to Haves (preferred)
- Experience in Family-Based Treatment and/or eating disorder treatment.
- Experience with evidence-based treatment and/or intensive treatment settings.
- Experience supporting patients with suicidal ideation and trauma.
- Case management experience and/or experience working closely with a multidisciplinary care team.
Compensation & Benefits Package
Compensation: Earning potential range $80,000 to $115,000 annually. Consists of base pay plus 15% performance-based bonus potential.
Time Off: Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) plus 11 paid company holidays and generous parental leave.
Core Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance with Equip paying a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families. Employee Assistance Program (company-paid), and a 401k retirement plan.
Other Benefits: Loan repayment ($500/quarter for employees under 1 year, $1,000/quarter for employees over 1 year). Equip reimburses fees associated with initial licensure and renewals for required licenses and cross-licensure requests.
Continuing Education: Robust training in evidence-based treatments, unlimited online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers, up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education, and opportunities to attend team onsites and conferences in the US.
Work From Home Perks: $50/month internet stipend, initial work-from-home stipend up to $500 with periodic reloads, and a company laptop.
Physical Demands & DEIB
Work is performed 100% from home with no travel requirement. This stationary position requires operating standard office equipment and the ability to talk and hear by telephone. Equip integrates Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into its mission and hiring practices and is committed to accessible hiring and accommodations.
As an equal opportunity employer, Equip provides equal opportunity across all aspects of employment without regard to legally protected classifications. For reasonable accommodations during application or employment, contact [email protected].
How to Apply
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Application Notes
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