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Discovery Behavioral Health
Registered Dietitian
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$69,531 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
This opportunity comes with 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.