Per Diem Registered Dietitian — Inpatient/Residential

Monte Nido; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition and meal plans in inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover residential coverage and urgent patient needs, under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, follow-up assessments, and development of personalized meal plans aligned with the program philosophy, family involvement,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Experience in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48 hours of admission.
• Complete comprehensive Follow up Nutrition Assessments 2x/week.
• Prescribe meal plans aligned with Walden’s philosophy and objectives.
• Work with patients and families to promote adherence to meal plans.
• Provide individual and group nutritional therapy.
• Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning and liaison services.
• Educate families and parents.
• Communicate progress to the care team and referral sources.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Care coordination

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition and meal plans in inpatient and residential programs. This per diem role requires flexibility to cover residential coverage and urgent patient needs, under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, follow-up assessments, and development of personalized meal plans aligned with the program philosophy, family involvement,