Registered Dietician

The Dorm LCSW PLLC • Washington, DC

2h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 2009, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary DC team and contribute to our goal of making a difference.

The Registered Dietitian will play a vital role in our integrative care model by providing individualized nutrition counseling, leading experiential food-based groups, and collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team to support holistic client wellness.

With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB).  We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry. With competitive salaries between $65,000 and $75,000 (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian license required.
• The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a clinical / behavioral health setting.

Nice To Haves

• EDO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling tailored to young adults navigating complex mental health challenges, empowering them with individualized, evidence-based support.
• Facilitates didactic and skill-based groups (i.e. psycho-education, meal planning.  grocery shopping, and experiential food activities) on-site and off-site in the community, as clinically indicated.
• Co-facilitates process groups about food, eating, and body image.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and uses treatment plan to inform all nutrition and exercise services.
• Conducts Nutritional Assessments of all newly admitted clients.
• Maintains caseload of clients who need regularly planned and scheduled meal planning and dietitian support.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new nutrition and fitness groups.
• Participates in marketing initiatives and meetings as needed.
• Communicates with all referral sources and coordinates care with external providers on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and up to date charts that are in compliance with expectations and standards.
• Participates in Chart and Utilization Reviews as needed and instructed by Operations.
• Participates in weekly supervision with Supervising Dietitian, four times a week group supervision, and co-facilitator supervision as indicated by direct supervisor.
• Manages and oversees ordering and stocking of food for the site.

Benefits

• Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years
• Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best
• Free in-house clinical trainings, DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of Washington, DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting
• We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed