Adult Psychiatrist | Downtown Chicago | $45,000 Sign-On Bonus | Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Program

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.

Chicago Psychiatrists: Looking for a Better Practice Environment?

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is expanding our physician team in downtown Chicago. Visit our Pathlight site to learn more about this program: https://www.pathlightbh.com/

We're seeking an Adult Psychiatrist who wants:

Competitive compensation

$45,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Collaborative care model

Focus on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related psychiatric conditions

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare

What You'll Be Doing

Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities Include:

Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans

Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications

Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations

Determining appropriate levels of care

Advocating for patients within healthcare systems

Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing

Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals

Essential Duties

Direct Patient Care

Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine that prioritizes exceptional patient outcomes and experiences

Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment

Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements

Typical full-time patient volume averages 18-24 patients per week

Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly

Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines

Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation

Collaborate with leadership, physicians, clinical staff, family members, support persons, and referring providers

Participate in treatment planning and communication with referring clinicians both inside and outside the organization

Advocate for patients by supporting level-of-care determination and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize treatment duration and outcomes

Leadership & Professional Expectations

Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively

Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction

Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards

Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions

Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities

Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth

Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested

Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members

Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders

On-Call Expectations

We believe in transparency regarding call responsibilities.

Participate in the physician weekend call rotation

Provide remote call coverage from home during assigned call periods

Support clinical teams as needed for urgent psychiatric consultation and patient care needs

Current physician staffing typically results in call responsibilities approximately five weekends per year

Call responsibilities are shared equitably among the physician team to promote work-life balance

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completion of an Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training

Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure

BLS/CPR certifications, licensures, and registrations

All certifications for this position must remain current

Knowledge of regulatory body requirements, including Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulations

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

At ERC, our psychiatrists are more than providers. They are leaders, educators, advocates, and partners in recovery. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional psychiatric care while advancing your expertise in eating disorders, we'd love to connect with you.

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

Illinois Pay Range$280,000—$320,000 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.