Registered Dietitian - Inpatient

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for newly admitted patients within 48-hours of admission
• Complete comprehensive Follow up Nutrition Assessments 2x/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 Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• 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 collaborate, multidisciplinary team environment, Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Total Rewards

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

Pay

$66,000.00-$98,000.00 depending on education and experience