Clinical Dietitian

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients recovering from eating disorders, educating patients and their families on meal plans and nutritional needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, RD/RDN credential and state licensure, with 0-2 years for entry roles, and 2+ years for advanced levels. Illinois pay range is $65,000–$95,000 USD, with strong potential for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; RD/RDN credential required in all states that offer it.
• Current state dietitian/nutritionist license required by state law.
• Driver license required.
• National certification, Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• 2+ years experience as an RD working with eating disorders preferred for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients recovering from eating disorders, including education for patients and families on meal plans and nutritional needs.
• Document interventions, individual and family sessions, and meal plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate treatment plans and participate in team meetings.
• Facilitate experiential groups and assist in meal and snack support as applicable.

Skills

Driver LICENSE

RD/RDN credential

State licensure

Eating disorders experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Required)

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

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

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 have

• 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 experience as a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Clinical Dietitian II must have

• 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 have

• 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)

Compensation

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

Illinois Pay Range: $65,000 – $95,000 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.