Yoga Instructor, Contract New IL-Northbrook

Pathlight; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight in the United States is seeking a Yoga Instructor to facilitate therapeutic yoga groups within our mental health program. The role involves planning, teaching, and tailoring sessions to support patients across ages under HAES guidelines, with trauma-informed interactions at the forefront.

The candidate should hold an RYT, possess at least 200 hours training, and have experience teaching yoga in a mental healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RYT certification and have formal yoga teacher training.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care techniques is required.
• Experience teaching yoga to both adolescents and adults.
• Familiarity with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead yoga group lessons for patients in a mental healthcare setting.
• Teach classes aligned with HAES principles.
• Interact with patients in a trauma-informed manner.
• Manage patient sign-in sheets for each group.
• Report concerns to clinical leadership.

Skills

RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)

Trauma-Informed Care

Adolescents & Adults Yoga

HAES Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: *CONTRACT* 6 weekly yoga classes

The Yoga Instructor facilitates yoga groups during scheduled programming times in accordance with patients' physical, social, and emotional needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plans and facilitates yoga group lessons to support patients in a mental healthcare setting
• Teaches yoga aligned with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles
• Interacts with patients in a trauma-informed manner
• Manages patient sign in sheet for each group
• Reports any concerns to clinical leadership

Must haves:

• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) (required)
• Knowledge of trauma informed care principles (required)
• At least 200 hours of yoga teacher training (required)
• Experience teaching yoga to adolescents and adults (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Experience teaching yoga in a mental healthcare setting (preferred)

#ERC

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

$28 - $36 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our missionand that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefitprogramis designedto support every part of your life.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leavebenefits
• Retirement benefits
• tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience.That’swhy 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.

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