# Adult Psychiatrist \| Downtown Chicago \| $45,000 Sign-On Bonus \| Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Program at Eating Recovery Center > United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aerc8585757pathlight53t353%3A4375766009 (read 2026-11-12). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Eating Recovery Center](https://alderhq.app/companies/eating-recovery-center) - Location text: IL-Chicago Erie; IL-Chicago Michigan; IL-Chicago Erie; IL-Chicago Michigan - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: IL-Chicago Erie; IL-Chicago Michigan; IL-Chicago Erie; IL-Chicago Michigan") - Posted: 2026-08-31 (73 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-12 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353/jobs/4375766009 - Skills listed (inferred): PHP ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $280k–$320k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (Chicago, n 781): p25 $63k, median $93k, p75 $140k ## Description (the employer's text) Who We Are We’re changing lives, and we’re hiring people who want to do the same. ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts. Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we’ve helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we’re looking for people who want to meet it. Why Join Us Your work matters. You matter. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here. ### Chicago Psychiatrists: Looking for a Better Practice Environment? Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is expanding our physician team in downtown Chicago. Visit our Pathlight site to learn more about this program: https://www.pathlightbh.com/ ### We're seeking an Adult Psychiatrist who wants - Competitive compensation - $45,000 Sign-On Bonus - Relocation assistance - Collaborative care model - Focus on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related psychiatric conditions - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare ### What You'll Be Doing Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions. ### Responsibilities Include - Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans - Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications - Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations - Determining appropriate levels of care - Advocating for patients within healthcare systems - Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing - Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals ### Essential Duties ### Direct Patient Care - Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine that prioritizes exceptional patient outcomes and experiences - Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment - Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements - Typical full-time patient volume averages 18-24 patients per week - Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly - Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines - Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation - Collaborate with leadership, physicians, clinical staff, family members, support persons, and referring providers - Participate in treatment planning and communication with referring clinicians both inside and outside the organization - Advocate for patients by supporting level-of-care determination and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize treatment duration and outcomes ### Leadership & Professional Expectations - Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively - Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence - Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction - Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards - Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions - Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities - Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth - Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested - Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members - Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders ### On-Call Expectations We believe in transparency regarding call responsibilities. - Participate in the physician weekend call rotation - Provide remote call coverage from home during assigned call periods --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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