Milieu Therapist Full Time
Pathlight, Round Rock, TX, United States
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
Schedule: Full Time, Four, 10‑hour shifts per week
The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support, and offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Provides meal monitoring and support.
Documentation of groups, meals and patient check‑ins and observations.
Provides support to Milieu including the following:
De‑escalation and crisis management
Bathroom monitoring
Monitoring outside breaks
Conducts self‑harm and suicide assessment
Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead more advanced groups.
Coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director.
Must haves
Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Master’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required)
Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (requirement waived with relevant master's degree)
1+ year facilitating groups (preferred)
What We Offer
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.
As set forth in ERC Pathlight’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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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
Schedule: Full Time, Four, 10‑hour shifts per week
The Milieu Therapist facilitates groups based on core curriculum, provides meal monitoring and meal support, and offers milieu support, de‑escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. The Milieu Therapist may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Provides meal monitoring and support.
Documentation of groups, meals and patient check‑ins and observations.
Provides support to Milieu including the following:
De‑escalation and crisis management
Bathroom monitoring
Monitoring outside breaks
Conducts self‑harm and suicide assessment
Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in standalone programs in evenings and weekends. Will lead more advanced groups.
Coverage for Primary Therapists with support from Clinical Manager or Clinical Director.
Must haves
Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Master’s degree in mental health or related degree program (required)
Intern or associate license from appropriate state licensing board (required)
Minimum 18 months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (requirement waived with relevant master's degree)
1+ year facilitating groups (preferred)
What We Offer
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.
As set forth in ERC Pathlight’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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