Registered Dietitian

Discovery Behavioral Health•Greenwich, CT

18d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you will be a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing evidence-based, patient-centered nutritional care in alignment with Discovery Behavioral Health’s Clinical Model. You will support patients’ medical and psychological recovery, help them rebuild their relationship with food, and contribute to a safe, dignified, therapeutic environment. The role works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Dietitian and may include care for eating-disorder patients across residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and virtual programming settings. Responsibilities include individualized nutrition assessment and treatment planning; communicating treatment goals and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team; facilitating dietary groups and meal support; collaborating with physicians, psychiatrists, families, referral sources, and outpatient providers; and maintaining clinical documentation. The position also supports food-service operations, may supervise Diet Technicians, contributes to program outreach and development, and participates in training and professional development. For residential treatment, duties may include on-call support, patient transportation and supervision when qualified, and medication-related responsibilities where permitted. Virtual care may include assessments, sessions, groups, and meal support using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. This is a full-time, on-site position in Greenwich, Connecticut, scheduled Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 annually for registration-eligible Dietetic Interns, $75,000–$85,000 for standard compensation, and $84,000–$94,000 for senior-level compensation. Final compensation depends on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ACEND-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Completion of a Dietetic Internship.
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential and state license where applicable.
Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and ServSafe certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in dietary services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ weight, vitals, laboratory results, and dietary needs; develop individualized, evidence-based nutrition treatment plans supporting medical stability and long-term recovery.
Identify and communicate weekly treatment goals and coordinate them with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care.
Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate dietary groups.
Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions that reinforce recovery-oriented behaviors.
Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on medical and psychiatric needs requiring nutritional intervention.
Communicate with, educate, and support families, particularly those of adolescent patients.
Coordinate with referral sources and outpatient providers to support transitions at admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Support food-service operations, including inventory management, procurement, budget oversight, and safety and sanitation standards.
Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable.
Maintain timely, high-quality clinical documentation that meets regulatory, organizational, and quality standards.
Contribute to program growth through outreach, tours, and representation of the organization’s clinical model.
Participate in required training, competency validations, and ongoing professional development.
Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
Partner with clinical and milieu staff to support consistent care and alignment with treatment philosophies.
Guide and support staff in therapeutic interactions with patients and families.
Participate in meal support and patient engagement activities in the Eating Disorder Division.
Apply evidence-based, weight-inclusive, patient-centered approaches, including intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and non-diet approaches, in treatment planning, patient care, and program implementation.
Co-facilitate family programming and dietary interventions in accordance with level-of-care expectations.
Provide on-call support for residential treatment and communicate promptly about urgent program needs.
Support patient transportation and supervision for appointments and activities when qualified.
Assist with medication-related responsibilities where permitted.
Deliver virtual assessments, sessions, groups, and meal support through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms, maintaining professionalism and engagement.