Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote- CST)

Equip Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Equip Health, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their virtual treatment team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for patients with eating disorders, ensuring effective treatment in a supportive and collaborative telehealth environment. This role offers competitive salary, flexible PTO, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flex PTO policy (3-5 weeks/year recommended)

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance

$500/quarter loan repayment for employees under a year

Continuing education stipend of up to $1,000/year

$50/month stipend for home internet expenses

Qualifications

• Active license to practice in relevant states.
• Commitment to excellent evidence-based care.
• Experience treating patients with complex psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and medication management.
• Collaborate with the treatment team.
• Engage in treatment team meetings and support patients through messaging.

Skills

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Patient Counseling

Evidence-based Care

Education

Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Job description

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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for children and adults with eating disorders in a 100% virtual Telehealth platform. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are essential members of Equip's 5-person virtual treatment team, working alongside a therapist, dietitian, peer mentor, and family mentor to help people recover from eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management for psychiatrically complex patients with eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions

• Implement medication treatment plans for individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in a virtual clinic (i.e. telehealth) setting

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team of medical providers, dietitians, therapists, patient mentors, and family mentors, along with outside providers

• Utilize between-session messaging to support patients and communicate with the treatment team through Equip’s EMR in accordance with Equip’s policies and procedures

• Engage and collaborate in treatment team meetings, supervision, learning opportunities, and department meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant

• Maintain an active license to practice in the state(s) that their patients reside and/or be willing to become licensed in other states (paid for by Equip)

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent evidence-based care, advancing clinical skills, and a passion for professional development

• Communicate effectively with patients and patients carers, and respond to messages within a timely manner

• Be curious, enjoy learning, and participate enthusiastically in a multidisciplinary team

• Comfort and experience treating patients with emotion dysregulation, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personalIty disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Equip uses a HAES and gender affirming approach to care.

Benefits

Time Off:

• Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.

Medical Benefits:

• 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!

Other Benefits

Loan Repayment:

• $500/quarter for employees under a year of tenure.

• $1,000/quarter for employees over a year of tenure.

Continuing Education:

• 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.

Work From Home Additional Perks:

• $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.

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.