DIETITIAN - DIETICIANS ( FULL TIME)

Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. As a Registered Dietitian (RD), 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 or as a licensed Registered Dietitian, you will play a meaningful role in advancing clinical excellence while supporting patients and families through every stage of recovery.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Co-facilitate family programming and dietary interventions in accordance with level-of-care expectations.
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.
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: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
Work Location: On-site - Fairfax, VA
RD Exam-eligible Dietetic Intern: $65,000.00-75,000.00 annually
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.