Who We Are
We’re changing lives, and we’re hiring people who want to do the same.
ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts.
Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we’ve helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we’re looking for people who want to meet it.
Why Join Us
Your work matters. You matter.
You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.
Chicago Psychiatrists: Looking for a Better Practice Environment?
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is expanding our physician team in downtown Chicago. Visit our Pathlight site to learn more about this program: https://www.pathlightbh.com/
We're seeking an Adult Psychiatrist who wants:
Competitive compensation
$45,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation assistance
Collaborative care model
Focus on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related psychiatric conditions
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare
What You'll Be Doing
Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
Responsibilities Include:
Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans
Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications
Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations
Determining appropriate levels of care
Advocating for patients within healthcare systems
Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing
Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals
Essential Duties
Direct Patient Care
Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine that prioritizes exceptional patient outcomes and experiences
Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment
Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements
Typical full-time patient volume averages 18-24 patients per week
Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly
Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines
Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation
Collaborate with leadership, physicians, clinical staff, family members, support persons, and referring providers
Participate in treatment planning and communication with referring clinicians both inside and outside the organization
Advocate for patients by supporting level-of-care determination and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize treatment duration and outcomes
Leadership & Professional Expectations
Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively
Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence
Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction
Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions
Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities
Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth
Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested
Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members
Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders
On-Call Expectations
We believe in transparency regarding call responsibilities.
Participate in the physician…