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# Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at ERC Pathlight

- **Company:** ERC Pathlight
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353/jobs/4470823009

## Job description

## 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.

Austin Psychiatrists: Looking for a Better Practice Environment?

Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center are seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our team in Austin, Texas, supporting patients across both of our programs.

We’re looking for a General Psychiatrist who is comfortable treating patients across the age spectrum, from children and adolescents through adults.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training is not required. What’s most important is a psychiatrist who is comfortable and willing to treat younger patients as well as adults within our PHP setting.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

- $45,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation assistance
- Full-time opportunity
- 100% onsite, 5 days per week in Austin
- Standalone Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) setting
- Support patients across both ERC and Pathlight programs
- Opportunity to treat children, adolescents, and adults
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model
- Exposure to eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions

## What You’ll Be Doing

Our psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center.

This role provides the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing eating disorders as well as mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities include:

- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Diagnosing psychiatric conditions and developing individualized treatment plans
- Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications
- Providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults
- Determining appropriate levels of care
- Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals
- Participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Advocating for patients within healthcare and insurance systems
- Completing timely and thorough clinical documentation
- Collaborating with families, support persons, and referring providers as appropriate
- Participating in insurance peer reviews to help optimize treatment duration and outcomes

Direct Patient Care & Professional Expectations

- Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine focused on exceptional patient care and outcomes
- Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
- Collaborate with clinical leadership, physicians, treatment teams, families, and referring providers
- Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence
- Support organizational goals related to quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction
- Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development
- Serve as a clinical resource, teacher, and mentor to members of the multidisciplinary team

Schedule & Call Expectations

This is a full-time, onsite position in Austin, Texas. During the week, physicians provide call coverage for their own patients as needed. There is no weekend call requirement for this role, as weekend coverage from Friday through Sunday is managed by the Plano, Texas on-call physician.

Required Qualifications

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program or equivalent training
- General Psychiatry training required
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training is NOT required
- Must be willing and comfortable treating children, adolescents, and adults
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas or eligible for Texas licensure
- Maintain all required certifications, licensure, and registrations

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

At Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, our psychiatrists are more than providers. They are leaders, educators, advocates, and partners in recovery.

If you're a psychiatrist looking for a collaborative environment where you can provide meaningful care across the lifespan and across both eating disorder and mood & anxiety treatment programs, we’d love to connect with you about our Austin, Texas opportunity.

## 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.

## About ERC Pathlight

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ERC Pathlight is a national leader in the treatment of eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, operating a network of inpatient, residential, and outpatient facilities across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (healthcare provider)
- **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (the organization has grown through the merger of Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare – mental health and eating disorder treatment
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals (adults, children, adolescents) suffering from eating disorders and mood/anxiety disorders; also B2B – insurance companies, healthcare providers, and referral sources
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To take the very best care of patients, families, providers and our employees, as we deliver the highest quality treatment for patients with eating disorders and mood and anxiety disorders.” [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Inpatient & Residential Treatment**: 24/7 structured care for eating disorders and mood/anxiety disorders, with medical and therapeutic support.
- **Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)**: Day treatment that allows patients to return home in the evenings.
- **Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)**: Several hours of therapy per week for those who need less structure.
- **Outpatient Therapy**: Individual, group, and family therapy for ongoing recovery.
- **Specialized Programs**: Child & adolescent tracks, adult tracks, and trauma-informed care.
- **Clinical Assessment Team (CAT)**: Provides initial evaluations and coordinates admissions across levels of care.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available – revenue and funding are not disclosed; however, the organization operates multiple facilities across the U.S. and employs a large clinical and support staff (96+ jobs posted as of mid-2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Active hiring across multiple roles (Behavioral Health Tech, Nursing, Dietitian, Clinical Leadership, IT, etc.) [careers.ercpathlight.com](https://careers.ercpathlight.com/v/ERCPathlight-jobs); expansion of career pathways and educational assistance programs [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **National Network**: ERC Pathlight has locations across the United States, offering a continuum of care from inpatient to outpatient.
- **Multidisciplinary Approach**: Teams include therapists, dietitians, nurses, psychiatrists, and behavioral health technicians working together.
- **Commitment to Career Growth**: On-the-job training, supervision hours for licensure, educational assistance, and clear advancement tracks (e.g., from Behavioral Health Counselor to Clinical Director) [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)
- **Strong Values-Driven Culture**: Emphasis on compassion, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and flexibility [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Access to Care**: Opening new programs and locations to serve more patients.
- **Workforce Development**: Investing in entry-level talent and providing clear pathways to clinical licensure and leadership roles.
- **Enhancing Patient Outcomes**: Integrating evidence-based treatments and trauma-informed care.
- **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**: Engaging DEI consultants and supporting underrepresented groups in the workforce [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees directly impact patients’ recovery and quality of life.
- **Career Growth**: Supervision hours for licensure, educational reimbursement (up to a substantial amount per year), and promotion from within [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO (accrual starts immediately, up to 3 weeks plus 8 holidays), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)
- **Supportive Culture**: Flexible scheduling, mental health advocacy, and a focus on employee wellness (e.g., “we will fight tooth and nail to get insurance to cover you for any mental health condition”) [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **On-the-Job Training**: No prior mental health experience required for many entry-level roles; the company provides training and education [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
- **Work Environment**: Mix of in-person (treatment centers) and some remote/administrative roles; locations include Denver, CO and other U.S. cities.

## Sources
1. [careers.ercpathlight.com](https://careers.ercpathlight.com/v/ERCPathlight-jobs)
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353)
3. [pathlightbh.com](https://www.pathlightbh.com/careers)
4. [eatingrecoverycenter.com](https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/careers/)

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