Dietitian- Outpatient

Center For Discovery; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee dietary components and implement individualized meal plans. This full-time role includes managing patient interactions, conducting dietary intakes, and collaborating with treatment teams to ensure high nutrition standards. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

401(k)

Vacation and sick days

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

Training in best practices for telehealth

Continuing education programs

Weekly training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in dietary education and management preferred.
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit or Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Meet with each patient weekly to manage individualized dietary meal plans.
• Conduct Dietary Intake on admit and document client progress.
• Facilitate Nutrition Groups for adult and adolescent age groups.

Skills

Dietary Education

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $73,000 - 78,500 per year. Compensation will be dependent upon education and experience. This position will work full time, Monday through Friday.

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

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Training in best practices for telehealth
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

Compensation Range: $73,000 - 78,500 per year. Compensation will be dependent upon education and experience. This position will work full time, Monday through Friday.

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

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for overseeing the Dietary component in tandem with the Center For Discovery Clinical Model.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with each patient on a weekly basis to implement and manage individualized dietary meal plans including conducting weekly calorie counts.
• Conduct Dietary Intake on admit.
• Complete documentation on each client’s progress throughout the treatment experience, ensuring daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment plan.
• Facilitate Nutrition Groups suitable for adult and adolescent age groups.
• Support patients during meals and snacks, as scheduled, to promote exposures, using skills and modeling.
• Implement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admission.
• Communicate with referring and outpatient treatment teams throughout the patient's treatment episode.
• Oversee Diet-technicians to encourage supportive mealtimes and monitor supplementation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure high standards of nutrition and dietary services.
• Enforce dietary programs and advise clients on food choices.
• Understand medical consequences of eating disorders, hazards of re-feeding, and how to avoid complications.
• Implement specific dietary exchange patterns based on portion size and caloric recommendations.
• Facilitate family sessions, family days, and educational activities, including therapeutic meals, as appropriate.
• Communicate with medical doctors and psychiatrists regarding medical issues requiring dietary intervention.
• Remain accessible to family members, including weekly communication with parents of adolescents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited US university, with coursework approved by ACEND, and an RD credential required.
• Licensed registered dietitian strongly preferred; RD eligible for dietetic interns.
• Two years’ experience in dietary education and management preferred.
• Ability to obtain a food handler's permit or Serve Safe Certification.

Additional Information:

We are an EEO employer M/F/D/V, maintain a drug-free workplace, and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more about our benefits, visit discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/.

We value diversity and strive to build a workforce reflective of the communities we serve, encouraging multiple perspectives and experiences.