Nutritionist
The Registered Dietitian at Confidential Client provides specialized nutritional care for adults with eating and exercise disorders, focusing on behavior-based recovery and nutritional balance. This full-time role involves overseeing client meals, conducting nutrition assessments, collaborating with clinical teams on treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with nutritional standards in a residential psychiatric setting.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a full-time Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian to join an onsite, residential eating-disorder treatment program in Glen Cove, NY. This role delivers HAES-informed, behavior-focused nutritional care for adults receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or exercise addiction. This position is ideal for CDR-eligible early-career dietitians, recent graduates, or experienced RDs who want to work within an interdisciplinary clinical team.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct nutrition care and assessments for clients in a residential program.
- Oversee meal preparation and ensure meals meet clinical standards; document meal plans and client intake.
- Develop and monitor individual nutrition plans and collaborate on Master Treatment Plans with the clinical team.
- Maintain compliance with established nutritional standards, policies, and relevant regulations.
- Promote HAES-informed, behavior-focused practices that support recovery and internalized eating cues.
- Contribute to program-level nutrition programming, education, and quality improvement efforts.
- Support a therapeutic, homelike kitchen and food environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related human services field (Master’s preferred).
- Appropriate Registered Dietitian credential (or licensure-eligible/CDR exam-eligible status).
- At least one year of healthcare experience or equivalent internship; psychiatric or eating-disorder experience preferred.
- CPR/BLS certification (must have or obtain before starting).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid documentation and basic computer skills.
- Passion for excellence in client-centered eating-disorder care and teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $67,500 - $92,750 per year (visible and posted to comply with NY pay-transparency guidance).
- Sign-on bonus: $3,000 (as advertised by the client).
- Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life/AD&D, short-term disability, EAP, FSA/HSA options, paid time off, and professional development support.
- Specific benefit eligibility and details are provided by the employer at offer stage.
Why join
- Work on an interdisciplinary clinical team focused on recovery-oriented, HAES-informed care.
- Opportunity for recent grads and CDR-eligible clinicians to gain specialized experience in eating-disorder treatment.
- Supportive environment with professional development and comprehensive benefits.
Workplace & Compliance
- Location: Glen Cove, NY — this is an onsite position (#LI-ONSITE).
- Employment types: Full-time; contractor/flexible arrangements may be considered per client needs.
- Confidential Client is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws, including pay transparency and non-discrimination requirements for New York.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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