Equip · 1 month ago
Family Mentor - EST
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expEquip 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. The Family Mentor will work alongside a multidisciplinary care team to provide support and skill-building to carer families and patient support people, while also running support groups and ensuring high-quality evidence-based treatments for eating disorders.
Health CarePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Maintain an up-to-date calendar with availability to enable carer families and patient support people to book sessions
Meet with carer families and patient support people for virtual sessions, tailoring session content to their unique needs, actively listening, and holding space for their experiences
Lead support groups for patient support people to create an Equip community for carers and provide skills-training
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
Qualification
Required
Lived experience as an eating disorder caregiver for a loved one in firm and stable recovery
2+ years of experience working directly with patients and/or their families 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 people with varying lived experiences
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 including the requirement to be on camera
Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to think critically to quickly and accurately work through challenges in a fast-paced, fluid environment
Ability to work 2 evenings per week until 8pm local time
Benefits
Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
Maven, a company paid reproductive and family care benefit for all employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!
$500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure.
$1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure.
Robust training in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including Family-Based Treatment, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID. Comparable training workshops and supervision in these modalities are valued over $3,000.
For therapists and medical providers, unlimited online courses through NetCE.
For all providers, up to $1,000/year stipend for continuing education.
Opportunities to attend team onsites and conferences at various locations throughout the US.
$50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.
One-time work from home stipend of up to $500.
Company
Equip
Equip gives families lasting recovery from eating disorders through dedicated virtual care teams and gold-standard treatment delivered at home.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$163.81MKey Investors
TCGOptum VenturesF-Prime
2025-07-30Series Unknown· $54.15M
2024-04-11Series C· $35M
2022-02-16Series B· $58M
Leadership Team
Kristina Saffran
Cofounder and CEO
Erin Parks, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer
Recent News
General Catalyst
2025-12-26
Behavioral Health Business
2025-09-19
Behavioral Health Business
2025-08-02
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