Registered Dietitian: Eating Disorder Nutrition Counselor

Careerwebsite; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renfrew Center of Bethesda is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team providing nutrition care to patients with eating disorders. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized meal plans, and deliver individual and group counseling in a supportive clinical setting.

The role emphasizes maintaining patient confidentiality, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families across treatment stages.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current MD registration and CE credits.
• Minimum 2–3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Experience with eating disorder population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments at admission.
• Counsel patients individually and in group sessions on balanced nutrition.
• Prepare individualized meal plans considering medical, cultural and ethical needs.
• Provide weekly individual nutrition counseling for patients and families as needed.
• Lead nutrition education groups for adults and adolescents.
• Share weekly nutritional status updates as part of rounds.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

The Renfrew Center of Bethesda is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team providing nutrition care to patients with eating disorders. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized meal plans, and deliver individual and group counseling in a supportive clinical setting.

The role emphasizes maintaining patient confidentiality, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families across treatment stages.