Virtual Primary Therapist II, Illinois

Eating Recovery Center; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative behavioral health leader seeks a dedicated Primary Therapist to deliver high-quality care through a fully remote platform. This role involves conducting individual and group therapy, performing comprehensive assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to mental wellness, the organization offers competitive pay and generous benefits, fostering an environment of growth and support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing eating disorders and related challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Full independent clinical mental health license in Illinois State.
• 2+ years managing individual and family caseloads with success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychotherapy sessions, including individual and group therapy.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Family Therapy

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Doctorate Degree in Counseling

Tools

HIPAA-compliant Telebehavioral Health Platform

Job description

*Seeking therapists with full independent licensure in Illinois State. Position is 100% remote, full-time (40 hours per week) — 24 hours of direct patient-facing hours and 16 administrative hours. Three evenings per week are required, along with daytime hours (Monday-Friday).

Who we are

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists specializing in eating disorders, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients annually, operates more than 30 facilities across 9 states, and offers the first-of-its-kind researched Telebehavioral Healthcare nationwide. We provide the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients with eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions.

How you’ll serve our patients

As a Primary Therapist at ERC Pathlight, you will be part of a virtual team delivering face-to-face treatment, therapy sessions, and support via our HIPAA-compliant Telebehavioral Health Platform nationwide.

You will serve patients daily by:

1. Conducting psychotherapy, including individual, group, and family therapy
2. Performing comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient:
1. Complete biopsychosocial, self-harm, and suicide assessments
2. Develop individualized treatment plans with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with the treatment team
3. Create treatment agreements, support plans, or behavior plans as needed
3. Completing clinical documentation for each patient on your caseload, including:
1. Treatment plans
2. Individual and family therapy progress notes and group notes
3. Wellness and aftercare plans
4. Discharge summaries
4. Attending treatment team meetings and rounds to coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team

Primary Therapist II Must Haves:

• Full independent clinical mental health license as required by the state
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in counseling or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience managing a significant individual and/or family caseload with documented success in treating common diagnoses and comorbidities
• Experience with individual and family therapy preferred

Primary Therapist III Must Haves:

• At least 3 years post-licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, eating disorders, and/or trauma-related disorders
• Experience supervising other clinicians
• Experience managing complex cases with a significant caseload

How we invest in you

From day one, we support your role through ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities for internal growth, recognizing that every team member is essential to delivering high-quality care.

What we offer

We prioritize the mental wellness of our team members by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits.