Dietitian- Outpatient

Discovery Behavioral Health; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join a compassionate multidisciplinary treatment team in Torrance, CA. You will champion nutritional healing as part of whole-person care and empower patients to rebuild their relationship with food while supporting medical and psychological recovery.

You will work under supervision to advance clinical excellence, collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists, and participate in family programming, meal support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in ACEND‑approved DPD.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship.
• CDR License and state license where applicable.
• One year of experience preferred in dietary services.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, with ServSafe within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition care by assessing weight, vitals, labs, and dietary needs, developing treatment plans.
• Identify and communicate weekly treatment goals with the team and ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate dietary groups that support insight, skill-building, and behavior change.
• Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions for recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on medical and psychiatric nutrition needs.
• Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable and foster accountability and clinical excellence.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation meeting regulatory and quality standards.
• Contribute to program growth through outreach, tours, and representing clinical model.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ACEND‑approved DPD

Completion of Dietetic Internship

CDR License and state license where applicable

One year of experience preferred in dietary services

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

CPR, AED, First Aid and ServSafe within 30 days of hire

Current Driver's License

Job description

This position is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!!

Position Summary

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.

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: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm

Work Location: On Site - Torrance, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually