Nutrition Manager Registered Dietician

Eating Recovery Center; Irvine; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nutrition Manager for its Irvine location. The role involves overseeing the nutritional program, managing a team of Registered Dietitians, and providing counseling to patients with eating disorders. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, current registration, and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range from $90K to $107K, along with benefits such as paid time off and 401(K) matching.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience with patients who have eating disorders for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the nutritional program.
• Promote positive work environment and conduct performance appraisals.
• Coordinate menu development and nutritional program development.

Skills

Leadership in dietary services

Nutritional assessment and counseling

Team management

Menu planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition

Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Masters Degree in nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Nutrition Manager of Sacramento and Irvine locations - 2 sites

*Candidate can have home site of Irvine or Sacramento

*Travel of up to 3 overnight stays per month required

Who we are

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre‑eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 7 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma‑related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients

As a clinical professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands‑on treatment, and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation.

The Dietary Manager oversees all aspects of the nutritional program at Eating Recovery Center, supervises the team of Registered Dietitians, and provides nutrition assessment and counseling to patients.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Oversee and implement all aspects of the nutritional program for Eating Recovery Center.
• Provides leadership for dietary services, including defining and refining the dietary service model and strategy, supervising and managing staff, identifying and coordinating with community resources as appropriate, and tracking and monitoring service implementation to ensure high‑quality, relevant, patient‑centered service delivery aligned with mission and goals.
• Recruits, trains, and assists dietary staff in setting individuals goals and objectives. Promotes positive and supportive work environment and provides continuing support in helping personnel to accomplish their goals, as well as in work methods, processes, policies and procedures. Conducts performance appraisals and counsels employees on performance issues. Approves times cards and PTO.

• Interface with Kitchen Manager to prepare ordering and menu planning for meals (if applicable).
• Responsible for the hiring, scheduling, and supervision of dietitians.
• Coordinate menu development and nutritional program development.
• Responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures for the Dietary Department.
• Facilitate departmental performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accreditation.
• Assist with coordination of schedule and projects for float RD’s (if applicable).
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Must haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of nutrition (Required)
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with patients with eating disorders (Required)

Bonus Qualities

• Masters Degree in nutrition or related field (Preferred)
• Supervisor experience

How we invest in you

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high‑quality care we promise to our patients. This means that from day one, we’re here to support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as support to achieve internal growth.

What we offer

Healthy organizations value the mental wellness of their teams, and we understand that the professionals who work for us are not immune to their own mental health conditions. In the same way we observe and guide our patients, we take the same consideration for our employees when building our benefits packages and healthcare offerings. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation starting range for Nutrition Manager based in Irvine is $90K-$107K.

Ranges are based upon market expectations and are dependent upon candidate experience and education.