Patient Experience Manager (RD)
About The Position
Take the next step in your career with Unidine as a Patient Experience Manager (RD) in New Canaan, CT! Location: Unidine at Silver Hill Hospital Setting: Acute Inpatient & Residential Levels of Care Schedule: Monday - Friday Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR # Position Details: Silver Hill Hospital is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a position serves both adult and adolescent patients across acute inpatient and residential levels of care. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in eating disorder treatment, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. Job SummaryLocation: New Canaan, CTPosition Type: Full-Time | Inpatient & Residential Setting Silver Hill Hospital is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a position serves both adult and adolescent patients across acute inpatient and residential levels of care. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in eating disorder treatment, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
- Connecticut state license (CDN) required or eligible
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical nutrition, preferably in a behavioral health or eating disorder setting
- Strong understanding of intuitive eating, HAES, and trauma-informed care
- Experience with eating disorder nutrition care, including meal planning and exposure-based work
- Excellent communication, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Comfortable navigating EMR systems, policy documents, and coordination between multiple teams (clinical and operational)
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading nutrition education groups strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and follow-up care for patients with a variety of psychiatric and substance use disorders, with a particular focus on eating disorders.
- Develop individualized meal plans as needed in collaboration with clinical teams, using a non-diet, HAES-informed approach.
- Facilitate a weekly nutrition education group, with content tailored to promote normalized eating, food flexibility, and sustainable recovery practices.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Compass Group dietary services and Silver Hill clinical staff to ensure high-quality food service delivery that aligns with therapeutic goals and patient needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to support interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Support policy development and maintenance related to food service operations, therapeutic diets, and nutrition standards of care.
- Assist with menu review, therapeutic diet accuracy, and patient-specific dietary accommodations, including allergies, religious restrictions, and eating disorder protocols.
- Work with adolescent and adult patients in both acute and residential settings, adjusting approach and interventions to meet developmental and clinical needs.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and staff to ensure seamless coordination of nutrition services.
Benefits
- Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
- Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
- Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
- Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
- Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
- Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
- Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
- Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
- Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
- Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
