About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RDN) to join a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team. In this role you will deliver evidence-based nutrition care across clinical, residential, and virtual settings—supporting patients with eating disorders and related behavioral health needs. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Registered Dietitian and partner with clinical staff, families, and community providers to promote long-term recovery.

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What You’ll Do

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based nutrition assessments and treatment plans (weight, vitals, labs, dietary needs) that support medical stability and long-term recovery.
• Set and communicate weekly nutrition treatment goals and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate dietary groups that foster insight, skill-building, and behavior change.
• Provide therapeutic meal support and milieu interventions to reinforce recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Collaborate with physicians and psychiatrists on nutrition-related medical and psychiatric concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact and educator for families, especially for adolescent patients.
• Coordinate transitions of care with referral sources and outpatient providers (admission, midpoint, discharge).
• Support food service operations including inventory, procurement, budget oversight, and adherence to safety/sanitation standards.
• Supervise Diet Technicians when applicable and maintain high-quality clinical documentation.
• Participate in outreach, tours, trainings, competency validations, and professional development.
• Provide on-call coverage, support patient transportation or supervision for appointments (as qualified), and assist with medication-related tasks where permitted.
• Deliver virtual care through HIPAA-compliant platforms (assessments, groups, meal support) when required.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ACEND-approved DPD program.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credential and applicable state license/registration.
• One year of experience in dietary services preferred.
• CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and ServSafe certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing as required by the position.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, weight-inclusive, and patient-centered approaches (e.g., intuitive eating, motivational interviewing).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to document clearly and meet regulatory standards.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Registration-eligible Dietetic Intern: $65,000–$75,000 annually
• Standard Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 annually
• Senior-Level Compensation: $84,000–$94,000 annually

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role.

Employment type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Location & Work Type

On-site (primary): Belle Haven, CT (06830)
Role includes clinical, residential (RTC), and virtual programming responsibilities—occasional on-call and program-related travel as needed.

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Why You’ll Like Working with Our Client

• Join a collaborative clinical team focused on whole-person recovery.
• Opportunities to work across settings (inpatient, residential, and telehealth).
• Professional development, supervision, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Meaningful impact supporting patients and families through recovery from eating disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

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Legal & Hiring Notes

Careertakes and Confidential Client comply with all applicable federal and state hiring laws. We will consider qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process.

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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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