Outpatient Registered Dietitian

iaedp; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Schedule flexibility

Clinical development & training

Job summary

Healthier Tomorrows in Chicago is seeking an Outpatient Registered Dietitian to provide individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy in an outpatient setting. You will conduct one-on-one sessions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, and document sessions per clinical standards to support eating disorders and medical conditions.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition care, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice, and client-centered behavior

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in nutrition care, applying evidence-based guidelines to individualized care.
• Clinical nutrition counseling with motivational interviewing and behavior change support.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating, and related conditions.
• Competence in Weight Management within a non-stigmatizing, health-focused framework.
• Current RDN credential; eligibility for or active state licensure in Illinois.
• Outpatient or behavioral health experience preferred, especially in eating disorder treatment or functional nutrition counseling.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills; ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support client care.
• Document sessions in accordance with clinical standards.
• Tailor nutrition interventions for eating disorders, disordered eating, and medical conditions.
• Educate clients and families on practical nutrition strategies and behavior change.

Skills

Nutrition Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Weight Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

RDN Credential

Illinois Licensure Eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Healthier Tomorrows is a team of registered dietitians specializing in clinically excellent, individualized, and trauma-informed, nutrition counseling. Founded in Chicago in 2009, the practice is recognized for expertise in eating disorder and disordered eating recovery, as well as nutrition-related disease prevention and management. Additional areas of focus include blood sugar control and diabetes, digestive health, autoimmune conditions, food allergies, and sensitivities and women's health. The team also provides nutrition counseling using a functional approach to overall wellness, offering information, support, and motivation to empower clients in making informed lifestyle choices. Clinicians work collaboratively with clients to help them build a healthy, satisfying relationship with food and their bodies. Healthier Tomorrows is founded and led by registered dietitians.

Role Description

The Outpatient Registered Dietitian with Healthier Tomorrows will provide individualized nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to clients in an outpatient setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions, collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams, documenting sessions in accordance with clinical standards, and tailoring interventions for eating disorders, disordered eating, and medical conditions. The dietitian will educate clients and families on practical nutrition strategies, provide individual nutrition counseling to support behavior change, collaborate with other clinicians to support client care.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in nutrition care, with the ability to apply current evidence-based guidelines to individualized care.
• Demonstrated skills in nutritional counseling, including motivational interviewing and supporting behavior change in diverse populations.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating, and conditions such as diabetes, digestive disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
• Competence in Weight Management within a non-stigmatizing, health-focused framework, emphasizing sustainable and client-centered approaches.
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential; eligibility for or active state licensure in Illinois.
• Prior outpatient or behavioral health experience preferred, especially in eating disorder treatment or functional nutrition counseling.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care, respecting all gender identities, body sizes, and backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (W2 position)
• Medical/vision/dental insurance available
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Schedule flexibility and support in building a caseload
• Choice in the clinical areas you would like to focus on and the opportunity to specialize
• Full administrative support – scheduling, billing, reminders, care coordination
• Structured on-boarding process and training program
• Opportunities for clinical and career development and growth
• Case consultation and clinical supervision provided
• Monthly trainings on a variety of topics, continuing education credits provided

We offer a very supportive environment that is focused on the success of our dietitians, and healing and recovery for our clients!