Registered Dietitian

BALANCE eating disorder treatment center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) after one year

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Vacation: 10 days per year

Job summary

BALANCE eating disorder treatment center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our growing team, providing individualized nutrition care to adolescents and adults in PHP/IOP treatment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support clients through recovery.

You will conduct initial assessments, offer weekly nutrition counseling, develop personalized meal plans, and educate groups while documenting progress and coordinating care

Qualifications

• New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification preferred or eligible.
• Experience with eating disorders preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and nutrition counseling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nutrition assessments for PHP/IOP clients.
• Provide weekly individual nutrition counseling and case management sessions.
• Develop individualized meal plans based on client needs and goals.
• Facilitate nutrition education groups and therapeutic meal support.
• Document interactions, assessments, meal plans, and progress notes per OMH standards.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and medical providers to coordinate care.
• Attend weekly clinical rounds and treatment planning meetings.
• Communicate with families and outside providers as appropriate.
• Maintain ethical and evidence-based practice including Intuitive Eating and All Foods Fit.
• Support program development, nutrition resources, and QA initiatives; cover nutrition groups if needed.
• Supervise dietetic interns and maintain licensure and CEU requirements.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

New York CDN preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

BALANCE eating disorder treatment center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our growing team!

The Registered Dietitian plays an integral role in providing individualized nutrition care to
adolescents and adults receiving treatment for eating disorders. This position works
collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based
nutrition counseling while supporting clients through every stage of recovery. The Registered Dietitian reports directly to the Director of Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nutrition assessments for prospective and admitted PHP/IOP clients
• Provide weekly (or as clinically indicated) individual nutrition counseling and case
  management sessions
• Develop individualized meal plans based on each client’s nutritional needs and treatment
  goals
• Facilitate nutrition education groups and therapeutic meal support
• Document all client interactions, assessments, meal plans, and progress notes in accordance with OMH standards and agency policies
• Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, medical providers, and other members of the
  treatment team to coordinate care
• Attend weekly clinical rounds and treatment planning meetings
• Communicate with families and outside providers, as clinically appropriate
• Provide nutrition education consistent with Intuitive Eating and the All Foods Fit
  philosophy
• Remain current on evidence-based practices in eating disorder treatment through
  continuing education
• Assist with program development, nutrition resources, and quality improvement
  initiatives as needed
• Provide occasional coverage for nutrition groups or meal support when necessary
• Support dietetic interns by serving as a clinical resource when assigned
• Maintain all required professional licensure and continuing education requirements

The Registered Dietitian will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate credentials in
accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and completing all required Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Registered Dietitians are strongly encouraged to pursue obtaining their Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) credential.

Ideal Candidate

Who You Are

• Passionate about eating disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery
• New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification (CDN) preferred or eligible
• Experience working with eating disorders is preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and nutrition counseling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered
• Organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced, expanding organization
• Vacation: 10 days per year
• Health Insurance: Subsidized coverage up to $400/month
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k): Eligibility after one year
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

*Compensation is based on experience and qualifications (leadership history, clinical experience,
insurance knowledge, supervision experience, and the amount of eating disorder treatment
experience)