Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and individualized care plans for clients in behavioral health and substance use recovery settings. Work with patients across detoxification, residential, and outpatient phases, addressing malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, disordered eating patterns, metabolic issues, and co-occurring conditions such as diabetes and liver concerns. This part-time role combines onsite care with remote work and includes close collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for clients at nutritional risk.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to clients and families on healthy eating, cravings, and nutrient restoration.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, peer mentors, and other team members.
- Monitor weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical changes, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation.
- Participate in clinical rounds, case conferences, and quality improvement activities.
- Serve as a nutrition resource for facility staff and contribute to staff education.
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
- Current state licensure or certification, if required by the state where the facility operates.
- At least 2-3 years of recent clinical experience.
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, mental health, or a related clinical setting.
Preferred
- Acute care experience.
- Experience supporting clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and regulatory standards for addiction treatment facilities.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule with 20-24 hours per week.
- Flexible scheduling with the ability to choose days and hours.
- Remote work for most hours, with two short onsite visits per week.
- Travel time reimbursed at the same hourly rate.
- Compensation of $35.00-$40.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated team.
- Supportive work environment through a consulting practice model.