Pathlight Primary Therapist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Colorado post a median of $35.41 an hour, the middle half $27.99–$45, across 66 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Colorado earn a median of $30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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.
The 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.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- 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
- 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 I and II)
Primary Therapist I must haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required)
- Experience with individual and/or family therapy (preferred)
- Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (preferred)
Primary Therapist II must haves
- 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 (required)
Sr. Primary Therapist III must haves
- Has obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by state (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 in treating more complex cases (required)
- Experience with individual and/or family therapy (required)
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The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
Colorado pay range
$65,000 - $100,000 USD
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.
From Eating Recovery Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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