Clinical Director

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.

Working with children at Eating Recovery Center Pathlight's residential facility in Northbrook, IL

Schedule: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

What you’ll be doing: 

The Clinical Director will supervise and provide leadership to clinical managers and all clinical staff. They are fully responsible for the quality of clinical care delivery to our patients as well as patient satisfaction. The Clinical Director will also be responsible for helping to drive the site’s growth, working in collaboration with marketing and operations and for managing the site’s fiscal responsibilities. 

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Provides leadership to the clinical team by supervising, guiding, and directing employees to be effective team members 

• Ensures that everyone is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties  

• Provides leadership for clinical services, including defining and refining the clinical service model 

• Ensures ERC Pathlight treatment philosophy is cohesively presented throughout the program 

• Provides counseling and facilitates group activities as needed 

• Continuously monitors delivery of services and care for quality, effectiveness and compliance 

• Participates with Executive Management to ensure quality of services 

• Establishes systems that supports efficient and effective delivery of services 

• Identifies and implements strategy for assigning patients to therapists 

• Develops and implements training protocols 

• Trains and assists staff in setting individual goals and objectives  

• Ensures clinical department’s compliance with HIPAA and Joint Commission  

• Acts as a liaison to other internal departments and to the larger community of Professionals 

Must haves: 

• Graduate degree in a mental health field (required) 

• 5+ years of working with mood, anxiety, eating disorders and/or trauma related disorders (required) 

• If working at an eating disorder location, must have 5+ years of experience working specifically with eating disorders as well as an understanding of the clinical treatment of such disorders (required) 

• 3-5 years of leadership experience (required) 

• An understanding of clinical treatment of mood, anxiety, eating disorders and/or trauma related disorders (required) 

• Proficient in the use Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (required) 

Bonus qualities:  

• Clinical licensure in state where assigned (preferred) 

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.