Walden - Registered Dietitian - Inpatient/Residential

Walden Behavioral Care•Dedham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Residetial Programs at Dedham Center for Recovery, including adult and adolescent coverage. This position requires flexibility to cover the Residential Program, as needed. This is a Per Diem position for coverage as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirement Master’s Degree
Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required
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)
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)
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting, preferred

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