Registered Dietitian — Functional Nutrition

Healing Springs Wellness Center • Plantsville, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Healing Springs Wellness Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian specializing in functional nutrition in Plantsville, Connecticut. This is a hybrid, part-time role of 15–20 hours per week, with potential for growth. Compensation is $50–$53 per session hour, and employment is W-2, non-exempt.

The dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans, counsel clients in person and virtually, and help clients build practical skills and sustainable habits. The role includes coordinating care with mental health clinicians and wellness providers, facilitating groups and workshops, maintaining timely documentation, and contributing to outreach that promotes nutrition services.

The center offers flexible hybrid scheduling, support in building a caseload through referrals and marketing, dedicated administrative support, opportunities for speaking engagements and group work, a supportive collaborative team, a continuing education stipend, sick time, and voluntary insurance benefits. Healing Springs Wellness Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the bases described in the job posting.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN) and Connecticut certification, or eligibility to obtain it before starting.
• A master’s degree in nutrition or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Training or clinical experience in functional medicine or integrative nutrition.
• An evidence-based approach to nutrition interventions and supplement recommendations within scope of practice.
• Familiarity with weight-inclusive care and the Health at Every Size® framework.
• Training or experience supporting clients with eating disorders and disordered eating.
• A culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach that respects clients’ food preferences, access, and lived experiences.
• Strong counseling, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in functional medicine or integrative nutrition is preferred.
• Experience supporting clients with disordered eating is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide in-person and virtual counseling on digestive health, metabolic health, food sensitivities, and nutrition needs related to chronic conditions.
• Help clients build practical skills in meal planning, balanced eating, and sustainable habits.
• Collaborate with mental health clinicians and wellness providers to coordinate care.
• Facilitate nutrition groups, workshops, and community education.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Contribute to outreach that promotes nutrition services.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid scheduling.
• Client referrals, marketing, and dedicated administrative support to help build a caseload.
• Opportunities for speaking engagements, workshop facilitation, and leading groups.
• Supportive team that values contributions and well-being.
• Continuing education stipend.
• Sick time.
• Voluntary insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level