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Clinical Lead roles sit at the intersection of direct patient care and team oversight, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in nursing, public health, or healthcare administration programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your enrolled curriculum.
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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: 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm - 8 hours
The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients who are recovering from an eating disorder, including educating patients and families on meal plans and nutritional needs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with eating disorders by assessing nutritional status, establishing a meal plan necessary to improve nutritional status and evaluating patient's response to the plan
- Provides individualized nutrition counseling and education to patients and/or families to establish and achieve nutritional goals
- Completes documentation of interventions, individual and family sessions and meal plans
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate treatment plans. Attends team meetings and team rounds to serve as the nutrition expert resource
- Facilitates experiential groups, which may include restaurant outings, food preparation and cooking groups (as applicable), as well as assists in providing meal and snack support and supervision
Clinical Dietitian I Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (Required), Graduate degree (Preferred)
- A valid US driver license (Required)
- Current RD/RDN credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification/Registration required in all states that offer it. National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred (Required)
- Current state dietitian/nutritionist license, as required by state law (Required)
- 0-2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (Required)
Clinical Dietitian II Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (Required), Graduate degree (Preferred)
- A valid US driver license (Required)
- Current RD/RDN credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification/Registration required in all states that offer it. National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred (Required)
- Current state dietitian/nutritionist license, as required by state law (Required)
- 2 or more years of experience as an RD, with a minimum of 2 years working with eating disorders. National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Required)
Sr. Clinical Dietitian III Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (Required), Graduate degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field (Preferred)
- A valid US driver license (Required)
- Current RD/RDN credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification/Registration required in all states that offer it. National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred (Required)
- Current state dietitian/nutritionist license, as required by state law (Required)
- 5 or more years of experience as an RD working with eating disorders. National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Required)
- CEDRD, CDE, CSSD, or CNSC (Preferred)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Maryland Pay Range $65,000 - $100,000 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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Get Access To All JobsClinical Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your program includes clinical management, healthcare leadership, or a related practicum requirement. Your DSO will review the job description against your curriculum to confirm the work is an integral part of your degree. Roles that combine direct patient care with team oversight generally satisfy this requirement for nursing, public health, and healthcare administration programs.
Can I work as a Clinical Lead on part-time CPT while finishing coursework?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, lets you remain enrolled and preserves your full OPT eligibility after graduation. Clinical Lead positions sometimes require on-call or extended shifts, so clarify the weekly hour commitment with your employer before your DSO submits the authorization. Hours that regularly exceed the authorized limit can jeopardize your F-1 status.
How do I find Clinical Lead employers who have hired F-1 CPT students before?
Migrate Mate shows Clinical Lead openings filtered by employers with prior work-authorization and sponsorship history, so you can focus on health systems familiar with F-1 students rather than educating a hiring manager from scratch. Employers who have completed E-Verify onboarding and understand CPT documentation requirements move significantly faster through the offer process.
What documents does a Clinical Lead CPT employer need from me?
Your employer will need your updated I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, your F-1 visa stamp, your I-94 arrival record, and a completed Form I-9. Some hospital systems also request a copy of your DSO's authorization letter and your program's CPT policy. Gather these before your first day, since clinical credentialing processes often run in parallel and have their own documentation timelines.
Does full-time CPT as a Clinical Lead affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely under USCIS rules. If your Clinical Lead position is full-time and you plan to use OPT after graduation for H-1B visa cap-gap purposes, track your cumulative full-time CPT months carefully. Switching to part-time CPT before crossing the 12-month threshold preserves your OPT option.