Registered Dietitian

Center For Discovery; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join a compassionate treatment team in Greenwich, CT. The role focuses on nutritional healing within a whole-person care model, guiding patients to rebuild healthy relationships with food while supporting medical and psychological recovery.

Under supervision of a licensed RDN, the position emphasizes evidence-based practice, group facilitation, and collaboration with physicians and psychiatrists to address medical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics as per ACEND DPD.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship.
• CDR license and state licensure where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition care and develop plans for medical stability and recovery.
• Identify weekly treatment goals with interdisciplinary team.
• Lead dietary groups and therapeutic meal support to reinforce recovery.
• Maintain clinical documentation meeting regulatory standards.
• Support program growth through outreach and representation.

Skills

Clinical nutrition care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics (ACEND DPD)

Dietetic Internship

Tools

CPR/First Aid

ServSafe Certification

Driver's License

Job description

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.

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: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm

Work Location: On-site — Greenwich, CT

Registration-eligible Dietetic Intern: $65,000.00-75,000.00 annually

Standard Compensation: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 annually

Senior-Level Compensation: $84,000.00-$94,000.00 annually

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role.

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