Walden - Registered Dietitian - Inpatient/Residential

BBG Ventures, LLC; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 43,711 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

BBG Ventures, LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Dedham, MA for a per diem position at the Dedham Center for Recovery. The role involves comprehensive nutrition assessments and therapy for adult and adolescent patients with eating disorders. Requires a Master’s Degree, registered dietitian certification, and experience in nutritional care. Competitive pay ranges from $31.73 to $47.00 per hour based on experience. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting recovery and health.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RDN) with AND certification.
• Licensed Dietitian in Massachusetts (LDN).
• Experience in Eating Disorder Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Nutrition Assessments for patients.
• Prescribe meal plans to meet nutrition goals.
• Provide individual and group nutritional therapy.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition counseling

Group education

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Registered Dietitian

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.

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves. 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.

Position Overview

This is a per diem position for coverage as needed at the 24‑hour level of care. The Registered Dietitian works in the Inpatient and Residential Programs at Dedham Center for Recovery, covering adult and adolescent patients and providing flexibility to cover the Residential Program as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48 hours of admission
• Complete comprehensive Follow‑up Nutrition Assessments twice a 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

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multi‑task in a changing and fast‑paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Supervision Received

• Monthly RD group supervision and individual supervision with the Director of Clinical Nutrition, Lead Dietitian and/or Senior Nutrition Consultant

Compensation

Pay: $31.73–$47.00 per hour, depending on education and experience