Behavioral Health Dietitian

About the role

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our clinical team at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD. New graduates and experienced dietitians are welcome to apply in this rewarding behavioral health setting. Provide nutrition care, assessment, education, and counseling for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while supporting health, wellness, and recovery goals. Join a dynamic and mission‑driven team where you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the nutritional well‑being of patients, residents, and communities. Whether you're just beginning your career or looking to grow your expertise, you'll contribute to high‑quality care through evidence‑based practice, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a supportive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care for patients, residents, and communities as part of a contractual agreement, using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation).
• Act as a nutrition resource for patients, peers, and foodservice staff; collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and departments to ensure safe, high‑quality care.
• Provide evidence‑based nutrition counseling and training to patients, healthcare staff, students, and foodservice teams, adjusting content for clinical complexity.
• Maintain professional practices aligned with regulatory, facility, and company standards, supporting Sodexo’s mission and client commitments.
• Participate in or lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and service quality.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through continuing education, skill development, and contributions to training or research.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines; OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements.
• Management Experience: 0‑1 years.
• Related Experience: 0‑3 years.
• Credentials: Must be eligible for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and become registered within 120 days of hire; must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable.

Skills

• Registered Dietitian credential or eligible required.
• New graduates and experienced dietitians encouraged to apply.
• Experience or interest in