Milieu Coordinator PRN

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 29,962 - 41,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353 is seeking a Milieu Coordinator to join our team in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, you will deliver hands-on treatment and support to patients in a compassionate environment. You will facilitate therapeutic groups, manage behaviors, and ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 6 months of behavioral health experience, with training in de-escalation techniques. A commitment to trauma-informed care is crucial as we strive to provide innovative and effective treatment.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• 6 months of behavioral health experience required.
• Understanding of de‑escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training.
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum‑based therapeutic groups.
• Conduct self‑harm and suicide safety checks.
• Support morning routine in IP/Res programs.
• Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

De-escalation techniques

ACT/DBT skills training

Trauma Informed Care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

Shift Requirements: Pick up two shifts per month and one on‑call shift.

As a Milieu Coordinator at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of the team that delivers hands‑on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. The Milieu Coordinator offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role!

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Facilitates curriculum‑based therapeutic groups
• Cross‑train across the levels of care within your program
• Milieu Management
  • De‑escalation and crisis management
  • Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
  • Behavior coaching
  • Conducts self‑harm and suicide safety checks
  • Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs
  • Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Documentation of groups, meals, patient check‑ins, and observations

Milieu Coordinator I Must haves:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6 months of behavioral health experience required
• Understanding of de‑escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care

Milieu Coordinator II Must haves:

• Bachelors Degree - Required
• Masters degree Preferred (in Mental Health or related field)
• Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• 18+ months behavioral health experience - Required (Requirement waived with relevant Master's Degree)
• 1 year+ experience Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills Preferred
• Understanding of de‑escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Washington Pay Range

$21.75 — $30.25 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.