Inpatient Dietitian – Eating Disorders (Per Diem)

ADCES Connect; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed and to provide clinical nutrition and meal plans under supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

The position emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized meal planning, and nutrition therapy for both adult and adolescent patients, with collaboration across a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required in Dietetics or related field.
• Experience in Eating Disorder or mental health settings preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in healthcare settings required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments within 48 hours of admission.
• Develop and monitor individualized meal plans aligned with care goals.
• Provide individual and group nutrition therapy.
• Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and family education.
• Communicate progress with care team and families.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

Documentation & communication

Team-based care

Education

Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed and to provide clinical nutrition and meal plans under supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

The position emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized meal planning, and nutrition therapy for both adult and adolescent patients, with collaboration across a