Registered Dietitian - Inpatient/Residential
Walden Behavioral Care
Summary
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, and requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program as needed.
Job description
Responsibilities Include:
- 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 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 multitask 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
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting
- Registered Dietitian (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian with the state of Massachusetts (LDN)
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Nutrition care process
- Nutrition counseling
- Group education
- Familiarity with FBT, DBT, CBT, ERP, ACT
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced mental health environment
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Company overview
Walden Behavioral Care is a specialized healthcare provider focused on comprehensive behavioral health services, with particular expertise in treating eating disorders and related mental health conditions. The organization operates as a leading provider of evidence-based treatment programs for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other complex behavioral health issues. Walden offers a continuum of care that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, allowing for tailored treatment approaches based on individual patient needs. Their multidisciplinary treatment teams typically include psychiatrists, psychologists, registered dietitians, and licensed therapists who collaborate to provide integrated care. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, addressing both the psychological and physiological aspects of eating disorders while incorporating family therapy and nutritional rehabilitation. Walden Behavioral Care has established itself as a respected provider in the behavioral health field, known for its clinical expertise and commitment to helping patients achieve sustainable recovery through personalized treatment plans and ongoing support services.