Registered Dietitian, Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $31-35/hour 

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Registered Dietitian is a vital part of our comprehensive treatment team. They are responsible for all dietary services and interact closely with our clients. The RD is responsible for consulting in a collaborative fashion with the Discovery treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are achieved. Responsibilities include dietary support and supervision, nutrition component design, creation of original class protocols, training new RD’s, and working in collaboration with the Program Director to provide dietary employee reviews and support.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and supporting dietary staff at the assigned facility
• Meeting with clients in one-on-one meetings
• Analyzing food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices
• Designing dietary components in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards. This is in collaboration with the Director of Performance Improvement
• Training new Registered Dietitians and other dietary staff
• Supervising Diet Technicians and culinary staff 
• Attending weekly treatment team meetings
• Team-building exercises and activities
• May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com. 

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM.

• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate emphasis.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship
• The Registered Dietitian must have state registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• License (CDR) and ServSafe certification in order.
• One year experience working within the mental health, counseling, or in a milieu setting preferred.
• The Registered Dietitian is encouraged to have five years’ experience in dietary education and management.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.