Primary Therapist

ERC Pathlight•Erie, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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)
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)
Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (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)

Nice To Haves

1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)

Responsibilities

Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
Provides meal monitoring and support
Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
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