Inpatient Dietitian for Eating Disorder Care (Per Diem)

StretchMed Marlborough; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the inpatient and residential programs, including adult and adolescent coverage. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed and reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, meal plan prescriptions, nutrition therapy, and collaboration with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience in Eating Disorder/Mental Health settings preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in healthcare mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48 hours of admission.
• Complete comprehensive Follow-up Nutrition Assessments twice weekly.
• Prescribe meal plans to support identified nutrition goals according to Walden philosophy.
• Work with patients and families to promote completion of meal plans.
• Conduct individual and group nutritional therapy.
• Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.
• Educate parents and families about nutrition and care plans.
• Communicate progress to patient, family, team, and referral sources.

Skills

RDN certification

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the inpatient and residential programs, including adult and adolescent coverage. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed and reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, meal plan prescriptions, nutrition therapy, and collaboration with treatment teams.