Primary Therapist

Who We Are
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. And 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.

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; conducts individual and family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
• Provides meal monitoring and support
• Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
• Documents timely and appropriately meal-related forms
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
• Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
• Completes required documentation including, but not limited to:
• Documentation of weekly contact with outpatient providers
• Documentation with family members
• Completes clinical paperwork including (but not limited to): Treatment plans, Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes.
• Completes comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
• Discharges summary
• Participates in treatment team meetings, huddles, and other facility meetings to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
• Participates in clinical supervision meetings and trainings
• Supports milieu management including (but not limited to): De-escalation and crisis management, Bathroom monitoring, Monitoring outside breaks, Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment, Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs, Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings, Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in some programs in evenings and weekends

Qualifications

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

Primary Therapist I

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

Primary Therapist II

• Must have a Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Must have Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Must have carried individual and/or family caseload for at least 18 months (required)
• Must have a Collaborative nature and strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)

Primary Therapist III

• Must have a Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Must have Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Must have carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years (required)

Primary Therapist IV

• Must have a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (required)
• Must have Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Must have 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

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Illinois Pay Range $56,000 - $103,000 USD

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.