Therapeutic Group Facilitator (Skills Groups)

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,962 - 41,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Seattle is seeking a Milieu Coordinator to join its dedicated team. The role involves facilitating therapeutic groups, providing support to patients, and utilizing de-escalation techniques. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, behavioral health experience, and knowledge of trauma-informed care. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months of behavioral health experience required.
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training.
• Demonstrates knowledge of stress reaction behaviors and psychological effects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum-based therapeutic groups.
• Provide milieu support, crisis management, and behavior coaching.
• Document patient interactions and observations.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

ACT/DBT skills training

Trauma Informed Care

Group curriculum facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Mental Health or related field

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.

Schedule

3 WEEKDAYS; 1 WEEKEND (8:00AM-6:30PM)

Milieu Coordinator – Responsibilities

As a Milieu Coordinator at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be part of a 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 facilitate 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

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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred (in Mental Health or related field)
• Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• 18+ months behavioral health experience required (waived with relevant Master’s degree)
• 1 year+ experience in 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)

Compensation

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.