MSW Intern

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 Equipsters 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 MSW Intern will be responsible for completing a structured, educational field placement that provides direct support to Equip’s virtual patient and family group programs. This role strengthens Equip’s care delivery model by assisting with group facilitation, workshop coordination, and multidisciplinary care planning under close clinical supervision. Through progressive clinical skill development, the position supports patient engagement while meeting Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) degree standards. This role is essential to Equip as it builds a pipeline of skilled behavioral health professionals equipped to transform eating disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Observe, co-facilitate, and independently facilitate assigned virtual clinical groups, workshops, and skills training for patients and families under direct clinical supervision.

• Complete timely, accurate, and high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with Equip policies, professional ethical standards, and placement guidelines.

• Complete required onboarding, clinical compliance trainings, and group facilitator preparation modules prior to independent group facilitation.

• Participate actively in scheduled field supervision, group supervision, clinical observations, and ongoing performance assessments.

• Adhere to established clinical protocols, professional boundaries, escalation procedures, and company safety policies.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support patient care coordination and educational program goals.

• Participate in specialized field placement activities, projects, and learning opportunities designed to develop clinical competencies in virtual behavioral health.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment and good standing in an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate program with university approval for clinical field education placement.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain schedule availability for designated afternoon, evening, or weekend group facilitation shifts.

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary clinical teams under direct supervision.

• Demonstrated openness to receiving clinical supervision, constructive feedback, and professional guidance.

• Demonstrated proficiency using virtual telehealth platforms, electronic medical records (EMR), and digital communication tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining strict patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards in a remote clinical setting.

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.

Our dedication to equitable access, which is core to our mission, extends to how we build our "village." In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we are dedicated to an accessible hiring process where all candidates feel a true sense of belonging. 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 accommodations@equip.health .

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