Registered Dietitian (Part-Time / Contract)
About Us
Bridgecrest Recovery is a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center being built in Dubuque, Iowa, to serve individuals and families across Iowa and the Tri-State region. We will open with medically monitored detox (withdrawal management) and residential treatment, with partial hospitalization (PHP) planned as we grow. We are in the final stage of Iowa state licensure and will partner first with Iowa Medicaid's managed care plans, followed by commercial payers.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for people affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, and to build a team culture grounded in safety, dignity, accountability, and long-term recovery.
Why Join Bridgecrest Recovery
Nutrition Matters in Recovery: Help patients rebuild their health during withdrawal and early recovery.
Flexible Role: Part-time or contract schedule.
Shape the Program: Build nutrition screening and education standards for a new program.
Role Description
The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition screening follow-up, assessments, and education for patients in detox and residential treatment, and consults on menus and food service to support safe, healthy recovery. Substance use often comes with malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and conditions such as diabetes or liver disease, and the dietitian works with medical and nursing staff to address these needs.
Location: Dubuque, Iowa (on-site)
Reports to: Clinical leadership
Responsibilities
Complete nutrition assessments for patients identified through nursing screening and develop individualized nutrition recommendations.
Advise on nutritional needs related to withdrawal and SUD, including thiamine and other deficiencies, hydration, and chronic conditions.
Review and approve menus and therapeutic diets with food service, including allergy and special diet accommodations.
Lead nutrition education groups for patients.
Document services in the EHR in line with licensing, payer, and accreditation standards.
Help develop nutrition policies and screening procedures during pre-opening.
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Active Iowa Licensed Dietitian (LD) license from the Iowa Board of Dietetics (or eligibility to obtain Iowa licensure before starting).
Experience providing clinical nutrition assessment and education.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, eating disorders, or hospital settings.
Familiarity with nutrition needs related to alcohol and opioid use and withdrawal.
Experience consulting on food service and menu approval in residential or long-term care settings.
Schedule
Part-time or contract.
Compensation
Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgecrest Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People in recovery are encouraged to apply.