Dietitian

Discovery Mood; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Paramus, NJ seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join a compassionate, multidisciplinary treatment team. You will champion nutritional healing as an essential component of whole-person care in a safety-focused, evidence-based setting.

Under supervision, you will develop individualized plans, support medical and psychological recovery, supervise Diet Technicians when applicable, and help coordinate care across admission, midpoint, and discharge, with

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited DP program completion.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship.
• CDR license and state licensure as applicable.
• One year of dietary services experience preferred.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition care and treatment plans.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable and maintain clinical documentation.
• Support food service operations, inventory, procurement, and safety standards.
• Provide on-call support and assist with patient transportation as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in ACEND-accepted DP D or DP

Dietetic Internship completion

CDR License and state license where applicable

One year of experience in dietary services (preferred)

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR / AED / First Aid certifications within 30 days

ServSafe certification within 30 days

Valid Driver’s License

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 .
• 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

Reference Number: 8081

City, State: Paramus, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $71,000.00 - $76,000.00

Shift Hours & Dates: 11am to 7pm

Virtual: No

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