Inpatient Dietitian for Eating Disorders - Per Diem

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Dedham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for inpatient and residential programs with coverage as needed. You will provide clinical nutrition, develop meal plans, and supervise under the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

The role requires a Master's degree, RDN (AND) and MA licensure; experience in eating disorders or mental health settings is preferred. Per diem scheduling offers flexible coverage across the 24-hour program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition or related field required.
• Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting required.
• Registered Dietitian (RDN) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) credential and MA licensure (LDN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48 hours of admission.
• Complete comprehensive Follow up Nutrition Assessments 2x/week.
• Prescribe appropriate meal plan to support identified nutrition goals per program philosophy.
• Work with patients and support persons to promote completion of meal plan.
• Perform individual and group nutritional therapy.
• Participate in treatment team planning, discharge planning and liaison services.
• Provide effective education to parents and families.
• Communicate progress and activities related to treatment and continuing care plans to patient and care team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for inpatient and residential programs with coverage as needed. You will provide clinical nutrition, develop meal plans, and supervise under the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

The role requires a Master's degree, RDN (AND) and MA licensure; experience in eating disorders or mental health settings is preferred. Per diem scheduling offers flexible coverage across the 24-hour program.