Clinical Dietitian

Eating Recovery Center

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients recovering from eating disorders, educating patients and families on meal needs and plan adherence. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts in a clinical setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Graduate degree preferred), a valid US driver license, and current RD/RDN credential with state licensure. Experience levels vary by tier, with potential for growth within the program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required; graduate degree preferred.
Current RD/RDN credential with CDR required in all applicable states.
Current state dietitian/nutritionist license required by state law.
0–2 years of RD experience required for entry level, 2+ years for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy to eating disorder patients and educate patients and families on meal plans and nutritional needs.
Document interventions, sessions, and meal plans in the patient record.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and participate in meetings/rounds.
Facilitate experiential groups and support meal and snack activities as applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nutrition counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

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. 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.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8-hour shifts

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.
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.
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.
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)

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 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.