Primary Therapist

About Us

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. As the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

About the Role

The Primary Therapist conducts individual, family, and group therapy (adults, children, and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress, and eating disorders; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
• Provides timely and appropriate documentation of all group facilitation
• Provides meal monitoring and support
• Offers meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
• Documents meal-related forms in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
• Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
• Completes required documentation, including:
  • Weekly contact with outpatient providers
  • Contact with family members
  • Clinical paperwork for each patient on caseload, such as:
    • Treatment plans
    • Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
    • Wellness plan
    • Aftercare plan
    • Comprehensive assessments and treatment planning (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
    • Discharge summary
• Participates in treatment team meetings, huddles, and other facility meetings to coordinate patient care
• Attends clinical supervision meetings and trainings
• Supports milieu management, including:
  • De-escalation and crisis management
  • Bathroom monitoring
  • Monitoring outside breaks
  • Conducting self-harm and suicide assessments
  • Supporting morning routine in IP/Res programs
  • Collecting weights, vitals, and urine in some settings
  • Implementing individual behavior management plans for some patients
  • Serving as clinical lead for the program during evenings and weekends in some programs

Requirements

Primary Therapist I

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Collaborative nature and strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)
• 1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)

Primary Therapist II

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Has carried individual and/or family caseload for at least 18 months (required)
• Ability to move from one task to the next with ease and flexibility (required)
• Collaborative nature and strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)

Primary Therapist III

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field (required)
• Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years (required)

Primary Therapist IV

• Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (required)
• Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities (required)

Pay

Maryland Pay Range: $60,000 - $110,000 USD (based on candidate experience and market expectations)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement to support career growth
• Mental health support and a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being