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 ResponsibilitiesClinical 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 11am-7pm
Work Location: On Site - Torrance, CA
Compensation: Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually
