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.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. Our commitment is to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference.

Your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

Schedule:

Full Time;
Monday - Friday.

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

• Conduct psychotherapy including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Complete clinical paperwork for each patient on caseload, including treatment plans, progress notes, wellness plan, aftercare plan, and discharge summary.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient, including biopsychosocial, self‑harm and suicide assessments, individualized treatment plan with measurable goals, treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed.
• Attend treatment team meetings and rounds to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team.
• May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates (Primary Therapist I and II).

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required).
• Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy (required).
• Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi‑disciplinary team (required).
• Experience with individual and/or family therapy (preferred).
• Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (preferred).

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (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 (required).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations (required).

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required).
• Has obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by state (required).
• At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; some experience supervising other clinicians; has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success in treating more complex cases (required).
• Experience with individual and/or family therapy (required).

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 strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.