Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDNRD LDNLN

A Space For Us Counseling Inc; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Training & development

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A Space For Us Counseling Inc is expanding into an integrated wellness center and seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition assessments and counseling within a collaborative team. Emphasis on a weight-inclusive, culturally responsive approach to emotional wellness and holistic care.

You will develop personalized nutrition plans, educate clients, and coordinate with therapists and physicians to support overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Active RDN/RD credential through the CDR.
• New Jersey LDN credential when required for services.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition or related field.
• Completion of supervised practice and professional exam.
• Professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education.
• Support clients with general wellness, stress-related eating, chronic health concerns, and digestive health.
• Monitor client progress and update care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Coordinate care with therapists, physicians, and other providers with client authorization.
• Refer to medical or behavioral health specialists as needed.
• Follow professional, ethical, privacy, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in wellness groups, workshops, and community programs.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition or related field

RDN/RD credential

New Jersey LDN credential when available

Completion of supervised practice and exam

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Wellness resources


• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment


• Career Advancement Opportunities

About A Space for Us Counseling

A Space for Us Counseling is expanding into an integrated wellness center offering neuroscience-informed, holistic, somatic, and trauma-responsive services.

Our approach recognizes the connection between nutrition, mental health, physical wellness, the nervous system, relationships, culture, and lived experiences. We are building a collaborative team dedicated to providing inclusive and individualized whole-person care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our integrated wellness team. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and individualized care plans. We are especially interested in a professional who understands the relationship between nutrition and emotional wellness and who uses a nonjudgmental, culturally responsive, and weight-inclusive approach.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.


• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.


• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education.


• Support clients with general wellness, stress-related eating, chronic health concerns, digestive health, and life transitions.


• Monitor client progress and update care plans as needed.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.


• Coordinate care with therapists, physicians, and other providers with client authorization.


• Recognize concerns requiring medical, behavioral health, or specialized eating-disorder referrals.


• Follow all professional, ethical, privacy, and organizational requirements.


• Participate in wellness groups, workshops, and community programs when appropriate.

Required Credentials and Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.


• New Jersey Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential when available and legally required for the services provided.


• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution.


• Completion of required supervised dietetic practice and professional examination requirements.


• Current professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain coverage before starting.


• Strong assessment, counseling, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of professional boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, and scope of practice.


• Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and client-centered care.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated wellness team.

Ideal Candidate

• Provides compassionate and nonjudgmental nutrition care.


• Avoids shame-based, restrictive, or appearance-focused approaches.


• Understands the relationship between food, culture, access, mental health, trauma, and physical wellness.


• Respects client autonomy and individual differences.


• Values collaboration between nutrition, behavioral health, and wellness professionals.


• Maintains clear professional boundaries and accurate documentation.


• Is dependable, organized, ethical, and committed to continuing education.


• Is excited to contribute to the growth of an integrated wellness center.

What We Offer

• Referrals from an established counseling practice.


• A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.


• Flexible scheduling.


• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.


• A welcoming space for individual sessions, groups, and workshops.


• Opportunities to develop specialty nutrition programs.


• Professional growth within an expanding integrated wellness center.