Registered Dietician
About The Position
McCallum Place is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the nutritional health and overall well-being of our clients. The ideal candidate will bring a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, McCallum Place is a comprehensive eating disorder treatment center serving all genders, ages 10 and up. We offer a unique approach that combines on-site medical and psychiatric care with intensive individualized psychotherapy—creating a center of excellence and a strong alternative to traditional hospital settings. Our programs integrate: Personalized nutritional support Evidence-based best practices A structured, supportive environment for restoration and healing At McCallum Place, you’ll join a team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
- ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical or behavioral health settings preferred
- Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.
Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
- Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
- Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
- Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
- Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
- Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
- Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
