Nutritionist / Group Facilitator - Per Diem

Milestone Treatment•Merchantville, NJ

20h•$90 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Milestone Treatment Center is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging Nutritionist / Group Facilitator to join their clinical services team on a per diem basis. This role combines expertise in nutrition and wellness with meaningful, people-centered work. The position involves leading interactive group discussions, inspiring healthier choices, and helping individuals in recovery discover how nutrition can support their physical and emotional well-being. It is not a typical nutrition position focused on desk work, but rather on facilitating groups and educating clients.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition, health, and wellness principles.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate groups.
A personable, compassionate, and professional approach to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Sound professional judgment, appropriate boundaries, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or another applicable nutrition credential.
Experience providing nutrition education in healthcare, behavioral health, addiction treatment, mental health, or human services.
Previous experience facilitating groups, workshops, classes, or educational programs.
Familiarity with the nutritional challenges associated with substance use and early recovery.
Experience working with adults navigating substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Lead interactive nutrition, wellness, and health-focused educational groups.
Create an encouraging and respectful atmosphere that promotes participation and learning.
Adapt presentation style to accommodate different backgrounds, learning preferences, and individual needs.
Develop creative group activities, discussion topics, handouts, and educational resources.
Educate clients on the connection between nutrition, substance use, recovery, and overall wellness.
Introduce practical strategies for balanced meals, hydration, grocery shopping, and everyday food choices.
Help participants understand how nutrition may influence energy, sleep, mood, and physical well-being.
Encourage realistic, sustainable wellness goals that clients can incorporate into daily life.
Partner with counselors, therapists, nurses, medical providers, and other clinical team members.
Share relevant observations and communicate client concerns to appropriate clinical professionals.
Maintain a professional, supportive, and recovery-focused group environment.
Participate in relevant team meetings, trainings, and program activities.
Complete timely and accurate group documentation, including attendance, educational objectives, and topics covered.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
Follow Milestone policies and applicable HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other confidentiality requirements.
Recognize and promptly communicate safety, medical, or clinical concerns to the appropriate team members.
Ensure all educational activities remain within professional qualifications and scope of practice.