The Primary Therapist conducts individual, family, and group therapy for patients with eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work and possess a valid Illinois therapy license. Depending on the level (I-IV), requirements range from a provisional license to a Doctorate in Psychology with significant caseload experience.
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.
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.
Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
What you’ll be doing
Schedule
Full-time (40 hours/week),
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Working onsite with adults and children at Eating Recovery Center's PHP location in Oak Brook, IL. Active IL therapy license required.
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.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
Appropriate and timely documentation of all group facilitation
Provides meal monitoring and support
Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Retirement Benefits
Documents timely and appropriately meal-related forms
Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
Appropriate and timely documentation of all sessions
Completes required documentation including, but not limited to:
Appropriate documentation of weekly contact with outpatient providers
Appropriate documentation with family members
For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including (but not limited to):
Treatment plans
Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes.
Wellness plan
Aftercare plan
Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
Discharge 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
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 some programs in evenings and weekends
Primary Therapist I must haves
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 II must haves
Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (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, flexibility (required)
Collaborative nature, strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)
Primary Therapist III must haves
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 (required)
Primary Therapist IV must haves
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)
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The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
Illinois Pay Range $56,000—$103,000 USD
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.
