Executive Director

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.

Executive Director 

What you’ll be doing: 

The Executive Director will manage a team of cross functional clinical leaders and oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of assigned hospitals/facilities within a region. This role is responsible for complete performance of hospital/facility performance including operations, administration, financial management, teammate engagement, compliance, quality, patient satisfaction, and growth. 

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Overseeing and supporting day-to-day operations and administration of assigned facilities/hospitals to deliver the highest quality care for patients and their families  

• Designing and implementing business strategies to ensure you reach/exceed hospitals/facilities targets and organizational goals  

• Leading, developing, mentoring and inspiring a cross-functional leadership team responsible for providing guidance and direction to front-line teammates  

• Recruiting top talent and providing new hires with the training, tools and resources they need to be successful  

• Engaging teams in the development of actions plans that promote patient satisfaction, quality & compliance, support approved growth, engage and retain teammates, and generate referrals, efficiencies, and improved productivity  

• Implementing national standards in partnership with the RVP, COO/CNO, and CMO  

• Partnering with corporate teams and clinical, nursing and medical leaders to remove barriers that negatively impact staffing, productivity, patient census, patient satisfaction, referrals, costs, revenue, and inhibit planned growth 

• Continually monitoring hospital/facility compliance ensuring we meet state, federal and governing regulatory agencies requirements 

• Protect PHI only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards  

• Managing growth plans and facility expansions projects to ensure requirements are met prior to projected opening 

• Promoting ERC Pathlight in the community by building relationships with schools and actively networking with other behavioral health professionals 

• Maintain awareness of competition; proactively assessing hospital/facility related strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats 

Must haves: 

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business administration, human services or related field (Required) 

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience or 1 year for internal teammates (Required) 

• Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board to practice individual therapy (required) 

• A proven track record of successfully managing complex issues for vulnerable populations (Required) 

• Eating disorder experience preferred 

• Experience developing and implementing effective operational and financial systems and controls (Required) 

• Experience leading teams in an environment that moves at a rapid pace where change is common (Required) 

Bonus qualities: 

• Graduate degree in health administration, business administration, human services or related field (Preferred) 

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.