Virtual Primary Therapist - Illinois

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.

What you’ll be doing:

*Seeking therapists with full independent licensure in X State. Position is 100% remote, Full- time (40 hours per week) - 24 hours per week will be direct patient facing hours, 16 administrative hours. 3 Evenings required per week, along with daytime hours (Mon-Fri).

We’re thrilled to level up your professional journey and expand our reach with the Virtual Therapist Incentive Plan—designed to support passionate clinicians like you in earning multistate licensure, additional income, and delivering care wherever it’s needed most!

The Virtual Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. All sessions are conducted within a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform, following established protocols. Virtual therapists are required to obtain and maintain licensure for additional states, as needed, under the direction of their clinical manager/director. This position is remote.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
• For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork and administrative tasks including:
  • Treatment plans
  • Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
  • Aftercare plan
  • Discharge summary
  • Regular communication with patient's outpatient community provider(s)
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load
  • Completes psychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
  • Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
  • Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
• Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team. May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates

Primary Therapist II must haves:

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; Demonstrated ability to work independently; Developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations.
• Experience facilitating individual and family therapy
• Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
• Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
• Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
• Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs

Primary Therapist III must haves:

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
• Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
• At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; Some experience supervising other clinicians; Has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success treating more complex cases.
• Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
• Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
• Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
• Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs

This range is dependent upon candidate's state of residence, experience and market expectations.

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. 

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.