Registered Dietitian-Eating Disorders, Outpatient

Company: Center For Discovery
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Company DescriptionDiscovery 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, DBHs 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)Healthcare benefitsVacation and sick daysEmployee referral programEmployee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.Training in best practices for telehealthContinuing education (CE) programs and trainingWeekly training opportunitiesAdvancement opportunities within the organizationJob DescriptionCompensation 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 countsConduct Dietary Intake on admitComplete documentation on each clients progress throughout the treatment experience, making sure that daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment planFacilitate Nutrition Groups that are appropriate to the adult and adolescent age groups.Support patients during meals and snacks, as assigned on the schedule to promote exposures, using skills and modeling while at a meal/snackImplement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admissionCommunicate with referring and/or outpatient treatment team throughout patients' treatment episodeOversight of Diet-technicians to encourage supportive mealtimes and monitoring supplementationCollaborate with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurringEnforce dietary program and advise clients appropriately on food choicesDemonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complicationsAbility to implement specific dietary exchange patterns through knowledge of portion size and caloric recommendationsFacilitate family sessions, family day, and education; including therapeutic meals; as appropriateCommunication with medical doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary intervention. Communication with psychiatrist where applicable.Registered dietitian remains appropriately accessible to family members, including weekly communication (phone, email or in person) with parents of adolescents.Compensation Range:Compensation will be dependent upon education and experienceThis full-time position is in-person at our Tacoma Outpatient Program. It has a schedule of Monday-Friday with flexibility to work between the hours of 7:30a-3:30p.For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.QualificationsBachelor's degree at a US accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and an RD credential, requiredLicensed registered dietitian, strongly preferred (For Dietetic Interns, must be RD eligible and taking exam soon)Two years experience in dietary education and management, preferredEating disorder experience, preferredAble to provide documentation or obtain a state required food handler's permit, or Serve Safe Certification#CFD123Additional InformationWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.by Jobble

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