About the role
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.
What you’ll be doing
Schedule: *CONTRACT* 6 weekly yoga classes
The Yoga Instructor facilitates yoga groups during scheduled programming times in accordance with patients' physical, social, and emotional needs.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Plans and facilitates yoga group lessons to support patients in a mental healthcare setting
- Teaches yoga aligned with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles
- Interacts with patients in a trauma-informed manner
- Manages patient sign in sheet for each group
- Reports any concerns to clinical leadership
Must haves
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) (required)
- Knowledge of trauma informed care principles (required)
- At least 200 hours of yoga teacher training (required)
- Experience teaching yoga to adolescents and adults (required)
Bonus qualities
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Experience teaching yoga in a mental healthcare setting (preferred)
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The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.
Illinois Pay Range
$28—$36 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.