What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milieu Coordinator- PRN position at ERC Pathlight?
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.
How you'll serve our patients: A Day in The Life As a Program Therapist - Youtube
As a Milieu Coordinator at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. The Milieu Coordinator offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role!
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
Facilitates curriculum-based therapeutic groups
Cross-train across the levels of care within your program
Milieu Management
De-escalation and crisis management
Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
Behavior coaching
Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks
Supports morning routine in IP/Res programs
Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations
Milieu Coordinator I Must haves:
Bachelor's degree required
6 months of behavioral health experience required
Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
Milieu Coordinator II Must haves:
Bachelors Degree- Required
Masters degree Preferred (in Mental Health or related field)
Clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
18 months behavioral health experience- Required (Requirement waived with relevant Master's Degree)
1 year experience Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills Preferred
Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)
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.