What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian - Part Time (Mon, Wed and Fri: 25-30 hrs per week) position at The Wave International?
The Wave International
(Multi-Site Role: Florida & South Carolina)
About The Role
The Wave International is seeking a qualified and motivated Dietitian to support nutrition services across multiple behavioral health facilities. This is a multi-site role with a combination of onsite and virtual responsibilities.
The Dietitian will be onsite at The Wave of Clearwater and The Wave of Edgewater (Florida) and provide virtual support to The Wave of Columbia (South Carolina) and The Wave of North Florida (Lake City, Florida).
This role is critical in supporting client health, recovery, and overall treatment outcomes through individualized nutrition planning, education, and collaboration with clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized meal and nutrition plans
- Provide ongoing nutrition counseling and education to clients
- Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust plans as needed
- Collaborate with clinical, operations, and dietary teams to support integrated care
- Oversee and guide food service operations to ensure nutritional compliance
- Ensure menus meet dietary needs, restrictions, and regulatory standards
- Facilitate group sessions on nutrition, wellness, and healthy habits
- Create and distribute nutrition-related educational materials
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Support compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards
- Stay current on nutrition best practices and behavioral health trends
Work Structure
- Onsite: The Wave of Clearwater (FL) and The Wave of Edgewater (FL)
- Virtual: The Wave of Columbia (South Carolina) and The Wave of North Florida (Lake City, FL)
- Full-time role with a dynamic, multi-location scope
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (required)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian (required)
- Active Florida Dietitian license (required)
- Eligible for South Carolina licensure (company will assist with obtaining license)
- 1–3 years of experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred
- Experience with mental health and/or substance use populations strongly preferred
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work across multiple teams and locations
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets, allergies, and nutrition planning
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Why Join The Wave
- Mission-driven organization focused on mental health and recovery
- Opportunity to work across multiple programs and levels of care
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Growth opportunity within a multi-state organization
- Assistance with South Carolina licensure
If you’re passionate about nutrition, behavioral health, and making a meaningful impact across multiple communities, we’d love to connect.