Dietitian

Discovery Behavioral Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join a compassionate multidisciplinary team in Paramus, NJ. You will champion nutritional healing as part of whole-person care, empower patients to rebuild relationships with food, and support recovery across medical and psychosocial aspects.

Under supervision, you will deliver evidence-based nutrition care, contribute to program growth, supervise Diet Technicians when applicable, and maintain high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in ACEND-approved DP DPD.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship.
• CDR licensure and state licensure where applicable.
• One year of experience in dietary services preferred.
• Must obtain CPI, CPR/AED/First Aid, and ServSafe within specified timelines.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nutrition care based on vitals, labs, and dietary needs.
• Develop treatment plans supporting medical stability and recovery.
• Communicate weekly treatment goals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead development of dietary groups and therapeutic meals.
• Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists for nutrition-related needs.
• Support food service operations, inventory, and safety standards.
• Provide on-call support and coordinate transitions across care stages.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Program development

Education

ACEND DP DPD approved program

Completion of Dietetic Internship

CDR licensure and state licensure

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/AED/First Aid and ServSafe within 30 days

Driver's License

Tools

HIPAA-compliant platforms

Job description

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you are a vital member of a compassionate, multidisciplinary treatment team dedicated to transforming lives. In alignment with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model, you will champion nutritional healing as an essential component of whole-person care. In this role, you will empower patients to rebuild their relationship with food, support medical and psychological recovery, and contribute to a therapeutic environment grounded in safety, dignity, and evidence-based practice. Working under the supervision of a licensed Registered Dietitian, you will play a meaningful role in advancing clinical excellence while supporting patients and families through every stage of recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Impact

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition care by assessing weight, vitals, labs, and dietary needs, developing treatment plans that support both medical stability and long-term recovery.
• Identify and communicate weekly treatment goals, ensuring alignment across the interdisciplinary team and continuity of care.
• Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate dietary groups that inspire insight, skill-building, 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 to address medical and psychiatric needs requiring nutritional intervention.

Family & Continuity of Care

• Serve as a trusted partner to families, providing consistent communication, education, and support-particularly for adolescent patients.
• Coordinate with referral sources and outpatient providers to ensure seamless transitions across all phases of care (admission, midpoint, discharge).

Program & Operational Excellence

• Support food service operations in collaboration with leadership, including inventory management, procurement, budget oversight, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise Diet Technicians, when applicable, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and clinical excellence.
• Maintain timely, high-quality clinical documentation that meets regulatory, organizational, and quality standards.
• Actively 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.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner closely with clinical and milieu staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care and alignment with treatment philosophies.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in reinforcing therapeutic interactions with patients and families.

Eating Disorder Division

• Model and uphold a recovery-oriented environment by participating in meal support and patient engagement activities.
• Practice in alignment with evidence-based, weight-inclusive, and patient-centered frameworks such as intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and non-diet approaches.
• Integrate these paradigms into treatment planning, patient care, and program implementation to support sustainable recovery.
• Co-facilitate family programming and dietary interventions in accordance with level-of-care expectations.

Residential Treatment (RTC)

• Provide on-call support to ensure consistent, responsive care, including timely communication regarding urgent program needs.
• Support patient transportation and supervision for appointments and activities (as qualified).
• Assist with medication-related responsibilities where permitted.

Virtual Programming

• Deliver high-quality care through secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual platforms, including assessments, sessions, groups, and meal support.
• Maintain professionalism and engagement in a virtual environment, utilizing technology to enhance patient connection and care delivery.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) approved Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD).
• Completion of Dietetic Internship
• Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) License, and state license where applicable
• One year of experience preferred in dietary services.
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain and possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing

Employment Status: Full-time Schedule: 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday Work Location: On-site - Paramus NJ