Per Diem Registered Dietitian – Inpatient & Residential ED

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 to provide clinical nutrition and meal planning at the 24-hour level of care within our inpatient and residential programs.

This per diem position requires flexibility to cover Residential Program shifts and includes duties such as comprehensive nutrition assessments, menu planning and therapy, under supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required
• Registered Dietitian (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Massachusetts licensure (LDN) preferred or required

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
• 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 education to parents and families
• Communicate progress and activities related to treatment and continuing care plans

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition counseling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition and meal planning at the 24-hour level of care within our inpatient and residential programs.

This per diem position requires flexibility to cover Residential Program shifts and includes duties such as comprehensive nutrition assessments, menu planning and therapy, under supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services.