Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorders
Listed compensation
$65K - $75K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Since 2009, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary DC team and contribute to our goal of making a difference.
The Registered Dietitian will play a vital role in our integrative care model by providing individualized nutrition counseling, leading experiential food-based groups, and collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team to support holistic client wellness.
With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB).
We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry.
With competitive salaries between $65,000 and $75,000 (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!
Check out a Day in the Life of a Dietitian at The Dorm!
What You Will Do
- Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling tailored to young adults navigating complex mental health challenges, empowering them with individualized, evidence-based support
- Facilitates didactic and skill-based groups (i. e. psycho-education, meal planning. grocery shopping, and experiential food activities) on-site and off-site in the community, as clinically indicated
- Co-facilitates process groups about food, eating, and body image
- Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and uses treatment plan to inform all nutrition and exercise services
- Conducts Nutritional Assessments of all newly admitted clients
- Maintains caseload of clients who need regularly planned and scheduled meal planning and dietitian support
- Participates in the development and implementation of new nutrition and fitness groups
- Participates in marketing initiatives and meetings as needed
- Communicates with all referral sources and coordinates care with external providers on a regular basis
- Maintains accurate and up to date charts that are in compliance with expectations and standards
- Participates in Chart and Utilization Reviews as needed and instructed by Operations
- Participates in weekly supervision with Supervising Dietitian, four times a week group supervision, and co-facilitator supervision as indicated by direct supervisor
- Manages and oversees ordering and stocking of food for the site
What You Need To Qualify
- Registered Dietitian license required
- The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a clinical / behavioral health setting
- EDO experience preferred
What We Offer
- Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years
- Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best
- Free in-house clinical trainings, DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)
- Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of Washington, DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting
- We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization
The Dorm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian will provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling to young adults with mental health challenges and lead various didactic and skill-based food-related groups. Responsibilities also include participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning, conducting nutritional assessments, and managing site food inventory.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Registered Dietitian license and ideally have at least three years of experience working in a clinical or behavioral health setting. Experience specifically in Eating Disorder Outpatient (EDO) settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$75k | Clinical Nutrition median $78k (middle half $70k–$85k)194 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in District of Columbia | 9 active | 3,080 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorders at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,096 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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