Nutritionist

Nutritionist

Do you have what it takes to be a Nutritionist at Walden Behavioral Care? Read on and find everything you need to know about being a Nutritionist, or click through to the Walden Behavioral Care careers page to view a Nutritionist job opportunity.

Nutritionist Job Summary at Walden Behavioral Care

The Nutritionist provides clinical nutrition and dietary plans in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care. This candidate is responsible for nutrition assessments, individual and group nutritional therapy; meal plans, participating in treatment team planning, and discharge planning and liaison services with the dietary department.

Nutritionist Job Specifications at Walden Behavioral Care

To perform the Nutritionist job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidate must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations.

Nutritionist Education, Experience and Knowledge Requirements at Walden Behavioral Care

Candidates applying for the position of Nutritionist should possess a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited nutritional education program, with experience preferred in providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Service and mental health treatment facility.

The Nutritionist candidate should be able to demonstrate strong clinical, organizational and communication skills; the ability to function well in a fast-paced mental health/eating disorder environment; and, collaborate with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary treatment team members.

Are You Interested In A Career As A Nutritionist?

At Walden, we believe we can help achieve lasting recovery for patients with eating disorders and psychiatric disorders- but only if we have the right people working with us. Successful Nutritionist candidates must be experienced, patient-focused and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a team approach. If you are ready to meet such challenges with a positive, can-do attitude, we'd like to hear from you.

To apply for the position of Nutritionist at Walden Behavioral Care, please email your resume and cover letter to Jean Wood at jwood@waldenbehavioralcare.com or contact by phone at 781-647-6711.

Walden Behavioral Care provides a complete "continuum of care" for treating patients with eating disorders and psychiatric disorders, while also integrating medical, behavioral and nutritional care. This whole-health approach helps achieve lasting results for those who seek a meaningful recovery.