Per Diem Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Nutrition

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

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian for its 24-hour inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role covers adult and adolescent patients with flexible scheduling to support coverage as needed.

The RD provides clinical nutrition, develops meal plans, and collaborates with the treatment team to meet nutrition goals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Experience with nutrition care in an eating disorder or mental health setting preferred and menu planning experience required.
• Registered Dietitian (RDN) with AND credential and MA LDN license.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing.

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 plans to support identified nutrition goals per Walden philosophy.
• Work with patients and support persons to promote completion of meal plans.
• Perform individual and group nutritional therapy.
• Participate in treatment team planning, discharge planning and liaison services.
• Provide education to parents and families; communicate progress to the care team and referral sources.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Meal Planning

Nutritional Counseling

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian for its 24-hour inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role covers adult and adolescent patients with flexible scheduling to support coverage as needed.

The RD provides clinical nutrition, develops meal plans, and collaborates with the treatment team to meet nutrition goals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.