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.

What you’ll be doing

Schedule: PRN/As Needed - Weekend availability required

The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support., and offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Facilitates curriculum-based groups.
Provides meal monitoring and support.
Documentation of groups, meals and patient check-ins and observations
Provides support to Milieu including the following:
De-escalation and crisis management
Bathroom monitoring
Monitoring outside breaks
Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment
Support 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 standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead more advanced groups.
Coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director

Must haves

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Master’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required)
Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (requirement waived with relevant master's degree)

Bonus qualities:

1+ year facilitating groups (preferred)

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

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.