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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for eating disorders in Houston, TX is $17.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an eating disorder specialist?

Eating disorder specialists are healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat, and support individuals struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others. They typically include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and medical doctors who have specialized training in eating disorder care. These specialists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of eating disorders. Their goal is to help patients restore healthy eating patterns, address underlying emotional issues, and support long-term recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an eating disorder specialist?

To thrive as an Eating Disorder Specialist, you need a background in psychology, counseling, or nutrition, often supported by relevant licensure such as LPC, LCSW, RD, or clinical psychology credentials. Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities (such as CBT, DBT, or FBT) and use of electronic health records (EHRs) is typically required. Exceptional empathy, strong communication, and the ability to build trust are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills are vital to effectively guide clients through recovery and ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in eating disorder treatment teams?

Professionals in eating disorder treatment teams often encounter challenges such as managing complex medical and psychological needs, coordinating care among multidisciplinary team members (such as therapists, dietitians, and physicians), and navigating sensitive conversations with patients and their families. Building trust and rapport can take time, as patients may be ambivalent about treatment. Additionally, staying current with evolving best practices and ensuring self-care to prevent burnout are important aspects of this demanding yet rewarding field.

What is the difference between Eating Disorders vs Nutritionist?

AspectEating DisordersNutritionist
Required CredentialsPsychiatric or clinical psychology training, certifications in mental healthRegistered dietitian or nutritionist certification, degree in nutrition or dietetics
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, mental health facilities, private practiceHealthcare settings, private practice, wellness centers, community programs
Industry UsageHealthcare, mental health, counselingHealth and wellness, diet planning, public health

Eating disorders involve mental health conditions like anorexia or bulimia, requiring psychological treatment. Nutritionists focus on diet planning and nutritional guidance. While both roles promote health, eating disorder specialists address underlying mental health issues, whereas nutritionists concentrate on diet and nutrition advice.

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Infographic showing various Eating Disorders job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, 72% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,128 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Clinical Dietitian II PT/PD

Houston, TX • On-site

Texas Children's Hospital

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We are searching for a Clinical Dietitian II. Someone who will provide nutritional assessment of pediatric patients, care plan development and management of needs across the patient care continuum as well as provide education and special project support to the clinical nutrition staff and department.
Think you've got what it takes?
Qualifications:
  • RD/RDN - Certification from Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Commission on Dietetic Registration required
  • LD - Licensed Dietitian Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
  • 4 years' experience in Nutrition as a registered dietitian required
  • 2 years' experience in pediatric nutrition preferred
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • CDCES - Cert Diab Care and Educ Spec Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education
    • CCTD - Cert Clin Transplant Dietitian NATCO The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals
    • CEDS- Cert Eating Disorders Specialist International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
    • CHES - Cert-Cert Health Education Spec National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
    • CNSC - Cert-Cert NTI Support CLIN National Board of Nutrition Support Certification
    • CSO - Cert-BC SPCLST Oncology NUTR Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • CSOWM BC Obese Weight Mgt
    • CSP - Cert Spec in Pedi Nutrition Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • CSPCC Pedi Critical Care Nutri Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • CSR - Brd Cert Spec Renal Nutrition Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • CSSD - Brd Cert Spec Sports Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • IBCLC - Cert-Lactation Con IBCLC International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
    • CEDS-C Cert Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
    • CSDH - Certified Specialist Digestive Health Commission

Responsibilities:
  • Provides age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients identified at nutrition risk to include malnutrition, weight management, diabetes management and education per established time frame/guidelines.
  • Adapts nutrition plan to specific economic, social, cultural, and age-appropriate patient needs utilizing progressive problem-solving skills.
  • Assesses learning needs and readiness to learn for all patients/families.
  • Identifies and provides education opportunities to staff /students that increase skills (nursing course lectures, dietetic intern lectures, medical student/resident training).
  • Participates in the orientation of training of clinical nutrition staff to include oversight of pathways for key areas as well as critical competencies
  • Collaborates with other professionals to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care management meeting/huddles and interacts with the care team to coordinate the implementation of the nutrition care plan.
  • Coordinates/transitions care across the continuum to include home care coordination of products and supplies.
  • Implements and utilizes hospital approved hand off technique per policy to facilitate patient hand off to different care providers.

About Us
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus is Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city's most rapidly growing communities in the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, our 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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