What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Primary Therapist Pathlight position at ERC Pathlight?
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.
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.
PRN Therapists schedule may vary as IOP hours are Mondays-Thursdays from 10-8. The PRN Therapist will also be expected to work PHP hours which include: Monday-Friday from 8:30-4.
- Conduct psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load:
- Complete biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
- Create individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
- Create treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
- For each patient on case load, complete clinical paperwork including:
- Treatment plans
- Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
- Wellness plan and aftercare plan
- Discharge summary
- Attend treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds to coordinate patients care with interdisciplinary team
- Master's or Doctorate Degree required in counseling or related field
- Registered as an associate or intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy
- Experience with individual/family therapy preferred
- Has obtained and maintains a full clinical mental health license as required by state
- 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
- 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 treating more complex cases
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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.