Dietitian

This opportunity has a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus! Position Summary: As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you are a vital member of a compassionate, multidisciplinary treatment team dedicated to transforming lives.
In alignment with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model, you will champion nutritional healing as an essential component of whole-person care. In this role, you will empower patients to rebuild their relationship with food, support medical and psychological recovery, and contribute to a therapeutic environment grounded in safety, dignity, and evidence-based practice.
Working under the supervision of a licensed Registered Dietitian, you will play a meaningful role in advancing clinical excellence while supporting patients and families through every stage of recovery. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Impact * Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition care by assessing weight, vitals, labs, and dietary needs, developing treatment plans that support both medical stability and long-term recovery. * Identify and communicate weekly treatment goals, ensuring alignment across the interdisciplinary team and continuity of care. * Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate dietary groups that inspire insight, skill-building, and behavior change. * Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions that reinforce recovery-oriented behaviors and foster a healing environment. * Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists to address medical and psychiatric needs requiring nutritional intervention. Family & Continuity of Care * Serve as a trusted partner to families, providing consistent communication, education, and support-particularly for adolescent patients. * Coordinate with referral sources and outpatient providers to ensure seamless transitions across all phases of care (admission, midpoint, discharge). Program & Operational Excellence * Support food service operations in collaboration with leadership, including inventory management, procurement, budget oversight, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. * Supervise Diet Technicians, when applicable, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and clinical excellence. * Maintain timely, high-quality clinical documentation that meets regulatory, organizational, and quality standards. * Actively contribute to program growth through outreach, tours, and representation of the organization's clinical model. * Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development. * Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned . Team Collaboration & Leadership * Partner closely with clinical and milieu staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care and alignment with treatment philosophies. * Provide guidance and support to staff in reinforcing therapeutic interactions with patients and families. Eating Disorder Division * Model and uphold a recovery-oriented environment by participating in meal support and patient engagement activities. * Practice in alignment with evidence-based, weight-inclusive, and patient-centered frameworks such as intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and non-diet approaches. * Integrate these paradigms into treatment planning, patient care, and program implementation to support sustainable recovery. * Co-facilitate family programming and dietary interventions in accordance with level-of-care expectations. Residential Treatment (RTC) * Provide on-call support to ensure consistent, responsive care, including timely communication regarding urgent program needs. * Support patient transportation and supervision for appointments and activities (as qualified). * Assist with medication-related responsibilities where permitted. Virtual Programming * Deliver high-quality care through secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual platforms, including assessments, sessions, groups, and meal support. * Maintain professionalism and engagement in a virtual environment, utilizing technology to enhance patient connection and care delivery. Knowledge, Education, Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) approved Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD). * Completion of Dietetic Internship * Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) License, and state license where applicable * One year of experience preferred in dietary services. * Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire * Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire. * Must maintain and possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing Employment Status: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Work Location: On-site - Plano, TX Standard Compensation: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 annually Senior-Level Compensation: $68,000.00-$82,000.00 annually Final compensation will be determined based on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role.