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Adult Psychiatrist | Downtown Chicago | $45,000 Sign-On Bonus | Eating Disorder Fellowship

IL-Chicago Erie; IL-Chicago Huron

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.

We are actively seeking an Adult Psychiatrist to join our Downtown Chicago team. Whether you're an experienced psychiatrist or a recent graduate seeking specialized training, ERC offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions while providing life-changing care to patients across the continuum.

Why Join ERC?

  • $45,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Eating Disorder Fellowship Program available for all MD/DOs who join us
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program
  • CME Support & Professional Development
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Mission-Driven Organization with National Recognition
  • Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care Model
  • Opportunities to Teach, Mentor, and Support Trainees

What You'll Be Doing

Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals experiencing eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses and developing individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications
  • Providing psychotherapy and psychiatric evaluations
  • Determining appropriate levels of care
  • Advocating for patients within healthcare systems
  • Obtaining medical histories and interpreting diagnostic testing
  • Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals

Essential Duties

Direct Patient Care

  • Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine that prioritizes exceptional patient outcomes and experiences
  • Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making in treatment
  • Maintain timely access to care and support system-wide quality improvements
  • Typical full-time patient volume averages 18-24 patients per week
  • Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly
  • Complete clinical documentation thoroughly and within established timelines
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical records, charts, and case documentation
  • Collaborate with leadership, physicians, clinical staff, family members, support persons, and referring providers
  • Participate in treatment planning and communication with referring clinicians both inside and outside the organization
  • Advocate for patients by supporting level-of-care determination and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize treatment duration and outcomes

Leadership & Professional Expectations

  • Communicate clinical information clearly, professionally, and effectively
  • Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence
  • Support organizational goals involving quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction
  • Maintain departmental, regulatory, safety, and infection control standards
  • Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions
  • Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development activities
  • Evaluate personal performance and pursue opportunities for growth
  • Participate in community education and physician outreach activities as requested
  • Serve as a teacher, mentor, and clinical resource for trainees and staff members
  • Receive and apply individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders

On-Call Expectations

We believe in transparency regarding call responsibilities.

  • Participate in the physician weekend call rotation
  • Provide remote call coverage from home during assigned call periods
  • Support clinical teams as needed for urgent psychiatric consultation and patient care needs
  • Current physician staffing typically results in call responsibilities approximately five weekends per year
  • Call responsibilities are shared equitably among the physician team to promote work-life balance

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completion of an Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training
  • Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure
  • BLS/CPR certifications, licensures, and registrations
  • All certifications for this position must remain current
  • Knowledge of regulatory body requirements, including Joint Commission standards and other applicable regulations

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

At ERC, our psychiatrists are more than providers. They are leaders, educators, advocates, and partners in recovery. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional psychiatric care while advancing your expertise in eating disorders, we'd love to connect with you.

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. 

Illinois Pay Range

$264,000 - $302,000 USD

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. 

 

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