<p>A behavioral health facility in Vernon, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a 3–6 month contract engagement. This is a Monday–Friday, daytime-only position with no evenings, weekends, or on-call obligations — a clean, predictable schedule for a clinician who wants to focus entirely on patient care. The role sits within a specialized behavioral health setting, offering meaningful clinical work with a population that benefits directly from structured nutritional intervention and counseling.</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>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral health facility setting — clinical nutrition work with a psychiatric and behavioral patient population</li> <li>Contract length: 3–6 months with an immediate start available</li> <li>Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements</li> <li>Collaborative environment requiring direct communication with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and patient families</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>Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</li> <li>Active licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners (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> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills for a multidisciplinary care environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vernon is a small city in Wilbarger County in north-central Texas, situated along the Red River near the Oklahoma border. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and easy access to the wide-open landscapes of the Texas plains. For clinicians on a travel contract, Vernon provides an affordable, low-stress base with the broader amenities of Wichita Falls — including shopping, dining, and regional healthcare infrastructure — located approximately 50 miles to the southeast.</p>