<p>A behavioral health facility in Vernon, Texas is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a 3–6 month contract engagement. This Monday–Friday, daytime-only position offers a clean schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on-call obligations, making it a strong fit for a clinician who wants predictable hours in a specialized inpatient setting. The role places a credentialed RD at the center of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, collaborating directly with physicians, clinical staff, and patients' families on nutritional care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $50.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts available</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral health facility setting — specialized patient population requiring nutrition support within a psychiatric and mental health care framework</li> <li>Contract length: 3–6 months with an immediate start available</li> <li>Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — no evenings, no weekends, no call</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment working alongside physicians, nursing staff, patients, and patients' families</li> <li>Role requires strong verbal and written communication skills suited to a team-based clinical setting</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited college or university</li> <li>Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</li> <li>Active licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians, or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Valid Texas driver's license required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian</li> <li>Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vernon is a small city in Wilbarger County in north-central Texas, situated near the Red River and the Oklahoma border — roughly 50 miles north of Wichita Falls, which offers a full range of urban amenities, dining, and shopping. The region features a low cost of living, wide-open landscapes, and a close-knit community atmosphere that appeals to clinicians seeking a quieter pace between assignments. For travel providers, the area's affordability and proximity to larger Texas metros make it a practical and comfortable base for a short-term contract.</p>