Onsite Registered Dietitian — Eating Disorder Nutrition

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

Life insurance, AD&D, and short-term–

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition and dietary plans under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, individual and group nutrition therapy, meal plan guidance, and active participation in treatment and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics or Nutrition, MA licensure as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Service and Mental Health setting, preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required.
• Licensed Dietitian with the state of MA.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nutrition and meal plans in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care.
• Provide Nutrition assessments to all patients and accurately and thoroughly document nutritional assessment and patient issues using appropriate clinical terminology.
• Perform individual and group nutrition therapy.
• Provide meal plan/guide outlines and work with patients towards nutrition rehabilitation.
• Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.
• Provide effective nutrition education to patients and families.
• Communicate progress and activities related to treatment and continuing care plans on an ongoing basis to the patient, family, treatment team, referral source and other individuals involved in the patient’s care.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks while providing meal coaching to clients, as needed.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Motivational interviewing

Medical nutrition therapy

Group education

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition and dietary plans under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, individual and group nutrition therapy, meal plan guidance, and active participation in treatment and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics or Nutrition, MA licensure as a