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Primary Therapist Pathlight PHP RES

Eating Recovery Center

Seattle, WA • 11/3/2026

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Level of Care: PHP + RES

What you'll be doing:

The Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults,childrenand 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.

Essential duties andresponsibilities:

  • Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
  • For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including:
    • Treatment plans
    • Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
    • Wellness plan
    • Aftercare plan
    • Discharge summary
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load:
    • Completes biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
    • Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
    • Createstreatment 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 I and II)

Primary Therapist I musthaves:

  • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
  • Fully licensed withappropriate statelicensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy(required)
  • Collaborative nature andstrong communicationwithin multi-disciplinary team (required)

Primary Therapist IImusthaves:

  • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
  • Has obtained andmaintainsan 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;demonstratedability to work independently; developing specialty within line of service and broadeningexpertisewith other populations (required)

Primary Therapist III musthaves:

  • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
  • Has obtained andmaintainsa full mental health license as required by state (required)
  • At least 3yearspost licensure experience working with mood, anxiety,EDand/or trauma related disorders; some experience supervising other clinicians; has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success in treating more complex cases (required)
  • Experience with individual and/or family therapy (required)

#MATR

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

Washington Pay Range
$81,000$130,000 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.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leavebenefits; 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'swhy we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouragedpersonally,professionally, and at home.

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