Primary Therapist

ERC Pathlight • Bethesda, MD

6h • Onsite

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. 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
• Active MD therapy license required
• For Primary Therapist I: Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy
• For Primary Therapist I: Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team
• For Primary Therapist II: Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy
• For Primary Therapist II: 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; demonstrated ability to work independently; developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations
• For Sr. Primary Therapist III: Has obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by state
• For Sr. Primary Therapist III: At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders
• For Sr. Primary Therapist III: Some experience supervising other clinicians
• For Sr. Primary Therapist III: Has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success in treating more complex cases
• For Sr. Primary Therapist III: Experience with individual and/or family therapy

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individual and/or family therapy (for Primary Therapist I)
• Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
• Completes clinical paperwork including: Treatment plans, Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes, Wellness plan, Aftercare plan, Discharge summary for each patient on case load
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load: Completes biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments, Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members, Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
• Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
• May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates (Primary Therapist I and II)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• A workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees