Registered Dietitian

Center for Discovery; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Discovery in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join a compassionate, multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment team. Under licensed supervision, you will provide evidence-based nutrition care, support medical and psychological recovery, and help patients rebuild healthy relationships with food in a safety‑focused environment.

You will lead nutrition education, coordinate with physicians and therapists, supervise diet technicians when appropriate, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an ACEND-approved Dietetics program.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship.
• CDR license and any applicable state license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in dietary services preferred.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, First Aid and ServSafe within 30 days.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition care with assessment of vitals, labs, and dietary needs.
• Develop treatment plans supporting medical stability and recovery.
• Communicate weekly treatment goals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate group nutrition activities and meal support to reinforce recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians/psychiatrists on nutritional interventions.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation meeting regulatory and quality standards.
• Support program growth through outreach, tours, and representation of the clinical model.
• Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable and ensure ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Documentation & EHR

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

ACEND-approved DP Dietetics program

Dietetic Internship

CDR License

State license where applicable

CPI Certification

CPR/AED/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 7:30-330pm

Work Location: Onsite- Tacoma, WA
Compensation: Pay Range: $80,168.40 - $85,280 annually