Walden - Registered Dietitian - Inpatient/Residential

Monte Nido

Dedham (MA)

On-site

USD 43,711 - 64,747

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care is looking for a Registered Dietitian for their Dedham, MA location. This Per Diem position involves providing clinical nutrition and meal planning for patients in the Inpatient and Residential Programs. Key responsibilities include nutrition assessments, meal planning, and participating in treatment team planning. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree and have RDN and LDN certifications. Ideal for those passionate about mental health and nutrition in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting, preferred.
Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required.
Registered Dietitian (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed Dietitian with the state of Massachusetts (LDN).

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48-hours of admission.
Prescribe appropriate meal plans to support identified nutrition goals.
Perform individual and group nutritional therapy.
Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition care process

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Registered Dietitian

Walden Behavioral Care

Dedham, MA

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly‑growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14 locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state‑of‑the‑art evidence‑based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.

The Registered Dietitian at the 24‑hour level of care provides clinical nutrition and meal plans under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Nutrition Services. This position is for the Inpatient and Residential Programs at Dedham Center for Recovery, including adult and adolescent coverage. This position requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed. This is a Per Diem position for coverage as needed. Pay: $31.73-$47.00/hour depending on education and experience.

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48‑hours of admission
Complete comprehensive Follow up Nutrition Assessments 2×/week
Prescribe appropriate meal plan to support identified nutrition goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care
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 effective education to parents and families
Communicate progress and activities related to treatment and continuing care plans on an ongoing basis to the patient, family, treatment team, referral source and other individuals involved in the patient’s care

Qualifications

Education

Minimum requirement Master’s Degree

Experience

Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting, preferred
Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required

Licensure / Certification

Registered Dietitian (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Licensed Dietitian with the state of Massachusetts (LDN)

Knowledge

Medical nutrition therapy
Motivational interviewing
Nutrition care process
Nutrition counseling
Group education
Familiarity with therapeutic modalities including Family‑Based Therapy (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Required Competencies