Behavioral Health Technician PRN IL-Chicago Erie

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.

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.

PRN (as-needed), working at Pathlight Mood and Anxiety in Chicago, IL.

As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be part of a team that delivers hands‑on treatment, therapy sessions, and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Milieu Management, including the following:
  Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
• Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
• Work with patients on de‑escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
• Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
• Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
• Other nursing support duties as assigned
• Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
• Assist with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
• Meal Support and Bathroom Monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program
• Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check‑ins that occur during shift

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required)
• Psych Tech or CNA experience (Preferred)
• 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (preferred)

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)

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.