Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorders

Posted: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/17/2026 20:09:47
Indexed on: 03/17/2026 20:09:47

Location: Orange, CA, 92856, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Center for Discovery, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health, is hiring!

Description:

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian ED RTC is responsible for overseeing the Dietary component in tandem with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Completes clinical documentation throughout the course of treatment for each client.
  • Establish therapeutic rapport with clients and families/support system.
  • Determine and implement an adequate individualized meal plan for all clients at Discovery Behavioral Health.
  • Facilitates multi-family, family program and/or family weekend.
  • Conducts two dietary sessions per week with each client.
  • Facilitates all required groups: Dietary Exposure Group, Menu Planning Group, Restaurant Exposure Group, and in some cases Group Cook Night.
  • Determines weight goal in collaboration with a medical doctor according to protocol and implements meal plans to support the weight goal.
  • Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
  • Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and communicates with the On-Call administrator, and returns all phone calls within 20 minutes.
  • Supports and mentors the diet techs at the facility.
  • Manages the dietary budget each month by completing the Dietary Budget Report.
  • Utilizes the Dietary Workbook/dietary assignments and integrates ERP interventions with each client.
  • Works with Facility Manager to complete diet tech hiring processes.
  • Attends scheduled supervision calls with the Director of Dietary of Nutrition and Wellness
  • Aids in conducting bi-monthly (2 times per month) kitchen audits.
  • Participates in the weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
  • Able to lead (with a therapist in attendance) a Therapeutic Family Meal (adolescents)/Support Meal (adults).
  • Supervises and ensures the emergency food is checked every 6 months
  • Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of 1x per week.
  • Able to present and manage cases in a knowledgeable and professional manner to make sufficient gains so that sustained post-discharge progress can occur.
  • Meets with the client 2 times/week to assess progress and continuation of dietary treatment
  • Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
  • Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours as needed.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of best practice guidelines through completing all required documentation within required timeframe
  • Implement specific dietary exchange patterns through knowledge of portion size and caloric recommendations, by having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of:
    • meal plan consumption requirements
    • meal and snack preparation
    • dietary management of the client's care
  • Ensures adequate nutrition rehabilitation for all clients.
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
  • The Registered Dietitian must also have state registration (if applicable), Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) License and ServSafe certification
  • One year of experience preferred in dietary services.
  • Must maintain and possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing
Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9: 00-5: 00

Work Location: On Site - Orange, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $74, 000-$81, 000 annually

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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