Eating Recovery Center·Northbrook, Illinois
Provide direct care, supervision, and support for inpatient and residential patients under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include milieu management, implementing therapeutic programming, and assisting with activities of daily living.
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.
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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include 6 months to 1 year of direct patient care experience or certification as a CNA or Psych Tech.
Market context
In Illinois, Behavioral Health Technician roles are often in steady demand across inpatient, residential, and community settings that support patients with behavioral and mental health needs. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for current CPR certification plus one qualifying background such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant, or nursing fundamentals, and the posted benefits include health, dental, paid time off, paid holidays, and short-term disability. Before applying, confirm which qualification path you meet and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.
