PART TIME DIETITIAN (Hourly)

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.

Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate dietary groups that inspire insight, skill‑building, and behavior change.

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.

Program & Operational Excellence Support food service operations in collaboration with leadership, including inventory management, procurement, budget oversight, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

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.

Team Collaboration & Leadership Partner closely with clinical and milieu staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality care and alignment with treatment philosophies.

Integrate these paradigms into treatment planning, patient care, and program implementation to support sustainable recovery.

Residential Treatment (RTC) Provide on‑call support to ensure consistent, responsive care, including timely communication regarding urgent program needs.

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.

Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.

Employment Status Part‑time

Schedule 11am‑7pm Three days a week

Work Location On‑site - Maitland, FL

Compensation $33.65‑$38.46 hourly.