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# Yoga Instructor-Contract at ERC Pathlight

- **Company:** ERC Pathlight
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $28–$36/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-05-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/erc8585757pathlight53t353/jobs/4245915009

## 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.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a 1099 contract position with a schedule of Mondays 4:30pm-5:50pm, Thursdays 4:30pm-5:50pm and Saturdays 9am-10:10am (can be flexible if unable to work one of these days). Working with adults at our Eating Recovery Center residential facility in Chicago, IL.

The Yoga Instructor facilitates yoga groups during scheduled programming times in accordance with patients' physical, social, and emotional needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Plans and facilitates yoga group lessons to support patients in a mental healthcare setting
- Teaches yoga aligned with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles
- Interacts with patients in a trauma-informed manner
- Manages patient sign in sheet for each group
- Reports any concerns to clinical leadership

Must haves:

- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance (required)
- Knowledge of trauma informed care principles (required)
- At least 200 hours of yoga teacher training (required)
- Experience teaching yoga to adolescents and adults (required)

Bonus qualities:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Experience teaching yoga in a mental healthcare setting (preferred)

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

Illinois Pay Range $28—$36 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.

## 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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