Monte Nido
Walden - Registered Dietitian - Inpatient/Residential
Monte Nido, Dedham, Massachusetts, us, 02026
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Registered Dietitian Walden Behavioral Care – Dedham, MA
Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly‑growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14 locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state‑of‑the‑art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts, we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.
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.
Residential: This position is for the Residential Program at Dedham Center for Recovery, including adult and adolescent coverage. This position may require flexibility to cover the Inpatient Program, as needed.
Pay:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 depending on education and experience
Total Rewards Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well‑being, providing:
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Retirement
Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, and short‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid time off
Professional development
And many more!
At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.
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
Education
Minimum requirement Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
Experience
Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting, preferred
Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required
Licensure/Certification
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)
Knowledge
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)
Required Competencies
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.
Supervision Received
Monthly RD group supervision and individual supervision with the Director of Clinical Nutrition, Lead Dietitian and/or Senior Nutrition Consultant.
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Registered Dietitian Walden Behavioral Care – Dedham, MA
Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly‑growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14 locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state‑of‑the‑art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts, we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.
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.
Residential: This position is for the Residential Program at Dedham Center for Recovery, including adult and adolescent coverage. This position may require flexibility to cover the Inpatient Program, as needed.
Pay:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 depending on education and experience
Total Rewards Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well‑being, providing:
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Retirement
Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, and short‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid time off
Professional development
And many more!
At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.
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
Education
Minimum requirement Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
Experience
Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Program and/or Mental Health setting, preferred
Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required
Licensure/Certification
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)
Knowledge
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)
Required Competencies
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.
Supervision Received
Monthly RD group supervision and individual supervision with the Director of Clinical Nutrition, Lead Dietitian and/or Senior Nutrition Consultant.
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