Registered Dietitian (Part-time)

Center For Discovery; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Center For Discovery is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join a compassionate, multidisciplinary treatment team in Addison, TX. You will support medical and psych recovery by providing evidence-based nutrition care and leading dietary interventions.

You will work under supervision of a licensed RD to advance clinical excellence, deliver meal support, and contribute to family education and continuity of care across admission, midpoint, and discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ACEND-approved Dietetics program
• Completion of Dietetic Internship
• CDR license and applicable state license
• 1 year of experience in dietary services preferred
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications
• ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition care and develop treatment plans for medical stability and recovery
• Communicate weekly treatment goals with the interdisciplinary team
• Facilitate dietary groups and nutrition education for patients
• Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions
• Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on nutritional needs
• Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable
• Maintain timely clinical documentation meeting standards
• Participate in program growth and professional development
• Support program operations and on-call needs

Skills

Evidence-based nutrition care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Meal support

Clinical documentation

Education

ACEND DPD program

Dietetic Internship

CDR License

State license where applicable

CPI certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

ServSafe certification

Driver's License in good standing

Job description

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: Part-time
Schedule: 11am-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays

Work Location: On-site — Addison, TX

Registration-eligible Dietetic Intern:

$26.44-$31.25 hourly
Standard Compensation: $31.25-$36.05 hourly
Senior-Level Compensation: $32.69-$39.42 hourly
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role.