Clinical Dietitian — Eating Disorder Nutrition (Onsite)

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

EAP

FSAs

HSAs

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition and tailored meal plans under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services.

The role includes nutrition assessments, individual and group therapy, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to plan discharge and continuing care. Eligible candidates hold licensure and RD status, with experience in eating disorders preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Experience: Direct nutritional care in Eating Disorder Service and Mental Health setting preferred; menu planning and therapeutic diets in healthcare setting required.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed Dietitian in MA; Registered Dietitian with AND; CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nutrition and meal plans aligned with Walden’s philosophy.
• Provides nutrition assessments and documents findings.
• Performs individual and group nutrition therapy.
• Provides meal plan outlines and supports nutrition rehabilitation.
• Participates in treatment team and discharge planning.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families.
• Communicates progress to patient, family, and care team.
• Supervises meals and offers meal coaching as needed.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Meal planning

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition and tailored meal plans under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services.

The role includes nutrition assessments, individual and group therapy, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to plan discharge and continuing care. Eligible candidates hold licensure and RD status, with experience in eating disorders preferred.