Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietitian (RD) – Behavioral Health & Eating Disorders

Location: Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $50 - $60/hr. + Benefits
Setting: Women's Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis PHP/IOP Program
Client Population: Adult Women | Mental Health | Dual Diagnosis | Eating Disorder Support

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join a women's behavioral health treatment program in Newport Beach, CA.

This full-time position supports a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving adult women with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, including individuals experiencing disordered eating behaviors and eating-related concerns.

The Registered Dietitian will provide individualized nutritional counseling, develop and monitor meal plans, and participate in eating disorder-focused process groups alongside an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Extensive eating disorder experience is not required. We welcome Registered Dietitians who are eager to learn, interested in behavioral health, and passionate about helping women develop healthier relationships with food and nutrition.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RD looking to expand their clinical expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Nutrition Counseling

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and individual counseling sessions with clients.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized meal plans based on clinical needs and treatment goals.
• Provide nutrition education and support clients in establishing sustainable, balanced eating habits.
• Monitor client progress, nutritional intake, and adherence to established meal plans.
• Address disordered eating patterns, food-related anxiety, and other nutritional concerns through supportive, evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with clients to identify nutritional goals and overcome barriers to progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Eating Disorder Support & Group Facilitation

• Co-facilitate two eating disorder-focused process groups alongside an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• Provide nutritional expertise and education within group discussions.
• Support clients in developing healthier relationships with food, body image, and eating behaviors.
• Collaborate with the MFT to integrate nutritional interventions with therapeutic treatment goals.
• Participate in clinical discussions and treatment planning for clients experiencing eating-related challenges.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with licensed therapists, clinical leadership, and other treatment providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations as needed.
• Collaborate on individualized treatment plans that address both nutritional and behavioral health needs.
• Communicate client progress, concerns, and recommendations to the treatment team.
• Support a compassionate, trauma-informed, and patient-centered treatment environment.

Clinical Documentation & Quality of Care

• Maintain accurate and timely nutrition assessments, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
• Monitor meal plan adherence and make recommendations for adjustments based on clinical progress.
• Follow organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and continuity of care within the PHP/IOP setting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Strong understanding of nutrition assessment, meal planning, and individualized dietary counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation.
• Interest in working with adult women in a behavioral health treatment setting.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in Newport Beach, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, eating disorder treatment, or substance use disorder treatment.
• Familiarity with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
• Experience developing and monitoring meal plans for individuals experiencing disordered eating behaviors.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to nutrition counseling.
• Previous experience participating in group education or therapeutic group settings.
• Experience working with adult women with complex behavioral health needs.

Please Note: Previous eating disorder treatment experience is preferred but not required . We are open to Registered Dietitians who possess strong foundational clinical skills and are motivated to learn and develop expertise in this specialty.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $50 - $60/hr., depending on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Benefits package provided.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Work Environment: Full-time, on-site position in Newport Beach, CA.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to expand expertise in eating disorder treatment, behavioral health, and multidisciplinary clinical care.
• Collaborative Support: Work alongside experienced licensed mental health professionals, including an MFT with extensive eating disorder treatment experience.