Milieu Therapist PRN

Eating Recovery Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eating Recovery Center in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Milieu Therapist to facilitate support groups and provide crucial interaction with patients. Responsibilities include meal monitoring, crisis management, and documenting observations. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in a mental health field, along with an intern or associate license.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field required.
• Master's degree in mental health or related field required.
• Intern or associate license from the appropriate state licensing board required.
• Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field, waived with relevant master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum-based groups.
• Provide meal monitoring and support.
• Document groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations.
• Support de-escalation and crisis management.
• Conduct self-harm and suicide assessment.

Skills

Facilitating curriculum-based groups

Crisis management

Behavior coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field

Master's degree in mental health or related field

Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board

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.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. Work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Schedule

PRN/As Needed – Weekend availability required. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and support, and offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum‑based groups
• Provide meal monitoring and support
• Document groups, meals, patient check‑ins, and observations
• Support the milieu, including:
  • De‑escalation and crisis management
  • Bathroom monitoring
  • Monitoring outside breaks
  • Conduct self‑harm and suicide assessment
  • Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
  • Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Implement individual behavior management plans and serve as clinical lead for standalone programs in evenings and weekends; lead advanced groups
• Provide coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in mental health or related field (required)
• Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required)
• Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (waived with relevant master’s degree)

Bonus Qualities

• 1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)

What We Offer

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, generous paid time off, parental leave, retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.