Walden - Registered Dietitian

Walden Behavioral Care is a rapidly‑growing, leading national specialty healthcare system dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with eating disorders. We have 14 locations on the East Coast (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia) and a team of over 450 employees. Learn more at  or

The Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition and dietary plans under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services. This is a full‑time position with benefits. Pay: $60,000.00‑$70,000.00 depending on education and experience.

• Provides clinical nutrition and meal plans in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care.
• Provide nutrition assessments to all patients and accurately and thoroughly document nutritional assessment and patient issues using appropriate clinical terminology.
• Perform individual and group nutrition therapy.
• Provide meal plan/guide outlines and work with patients toward nutrition rehabilitation.
• Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.
• Provide effective nutrition education to patients 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.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks while providing meal coaching to clients, as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.

• Experience providing direct nutritional care in an eating disorder service and mental health setting, preferred.
• Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required.

• Licensed Dietitian with the state of CT.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• CPR Certification.

• Medical nutrition therapy.
• Motivational interviewing.
• Nutrition counseling.
• 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 collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Monthly RD group supervision and individual supervision with the coordinator of nutrition services and senior nutrition consultant.