Registered Dietitian (Part Time)

Job Title: Registered Dietitian

Part-Time; 10 Hours per week

Schedule; Flexable

In Person Job

$28.85-*$33.65/hour (based on experience)*

BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center, a premier eating disorder treatment center in Manhattan, is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and passionate Registered Dietitian to join our expanding multidisciplinary team!

About Balance

BALANCE has a 13-year legacy of transforming lives by promoting health, healing, and hope for our clients and their families. We serve adolescents and adults by providing all levels of outpatient care. Our mission is to create a transformative therapeutic experience grounded in our nutritional philosophy of Intuitive Eating and the All Foods Fit Model. At BALANCE, we utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to help clients develop a peaceful relationship with food, body acceptance, and positive self-esteem.

The Position

The Registered Dietitian plays an integral role in providing individualized nutrition care to adolescents and adults receiving treatment for eating disorders. This position works collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nutrition counseling while supporting clients through every stage of recovery.

The Registered Dietitian reports directly to the Director of Nutrition Services.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial nutrition assessments for prospective and admitted PHP/IOP clients.
• Provide weekly (or as clinically indicated) individual nutrition counseling and case management sessions.
• Develop individualized meal plans based on each client's nutritional needs and treatment goals.
• Facilitate nutrition education groups and therapeutic meal support.
• Document all client interactions, assessments, meal plans, and progress notes in accordance with OMH standards and agency policies.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, medical providers, and other members of the treatment team to coordinate care.
• Attend weekly clinical rounds and treatment planning meetings.
• Communicate with families and outside providers, as clinically appropriate.
• Provide nutrition education consistent with Intuitive Eating and the All Foods Fit philosophy.
• Remain current on evidence-based practices in eating disorder treatment through continuing education.
• Assist with program development, nutrition resources, and quality improvement initiatives as needed.
• Provide occasional coverage for nutrition groups or meal support when necessary.
• Support dietetic interns by serving as a clinical resource when assigned.
• Maintain all required professional licensure and continuing education requirements.

The Registered Dietitian will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate credentials in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and completing all required Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Registered Dietitians are strongly encouraged to pursue obtaining their Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) credential.

Who You Are:

· Passionate about eating disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery.

· Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.

· New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification (CDN) preferred or eligible.

· Experience working with eating disorders is preferred.

· Strong clinical assessment and nutrition counseling skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered.

· Organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities.

· Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced, expanding organization.

* Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, including clinical experience, eating disorder treatment experience, nutrition counseling experience, licensure, and other relevant credentials.*

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Registered Dietitian in the state of NYC?

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34