Registered Dietitian

Discovery Behavioral Health•Beverly Hills, CA

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 nutritional care in alignment with Discovery Behavioral Health’s clinical model. You will help patients rebuild their relationship with food, support medical and psychological recovery, and contribute to a safe, dignified, evidence-based therapeutic environment. The position works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Dietitian. The role includes assessing patients’ weight, vital signs, laboratory results, and dietary needs; developing treatment plans; supporting patients and families; facilitating dietary groups and therapeutic meals; collaborating with clinical and medical colleagues; and contributing to program operations. Depending on the program, duties may include on-call support, transportation and supervision for appointments and activities, permitted medication-related responsibilities, and delivering care through secure virtual platforms. This is a full-time, onsite position in Beverly Hills, California, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stated annual pay range is $75,000–$85,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an ACEND-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Completion of a Dietetic Internship.
Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) license and state license where applicable.
Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, along with ServSafe certification, 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, vital signs, laboratory results, and dietary needs, and develop evidence-based nutrition treatment plans that support medical stability and long-term recovery.
Identify and communicate weekly treatment goals and coordinate them with the interdisciplinary team.
Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate dietary groups that promote insight, skills, and behavior change.
Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions that reinforce recovery-oriented behaviors and foster a healing environment.
Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on medical and psychiatric needs requiring nutritional intervention.
Communicate with, educate, and support families, particularly families 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 compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable.
Maintain timely, high-quality clinical documentation meeting regulatory, organizational, and quality standards.
Contribute to program growth through outreach, tours, and representation of the organization’s clinical model.
Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development.
Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
Partner with clinical and milieu staff to provide consistent care aligned with treatment philosophies.
Guide and support staff in therapeutic interactions with patients and families.
Participate in meal support and patient engagement activities and model a recovery-oriented environment.
Apply evidence-based, weight-inclusive, and 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.
For residential treatment, provide on-call support and timely communication regarding urgent program needs.
Support patient transportation and supervision for appointments and activities, as qualified.
Assist with medication-related responsibilities where permitted.
For virtual programming, deliver assessments, sessions, groups, and meal support through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms, maintaining professionalism and engagement.