Dietitian - DT 26-09728

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Dietitian

Location: Greenville, SC

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Weekly Gross: $2,080

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for a 13-week travel contract position supporting a specialized behavioral health day treatment program. The position provides nutrition services to adolescents, adults, seniors, postpartum patients, and individuals with eating disorders in PHP and IOP settings.

Floating: Floating may be required based on operational needs.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

The position may involve patients with a variety of behavioral health and nutritional diagnoses, including:

• Eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, ARFID, and OSFED
• Mood disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Trauma-related disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorders
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Develop individualized nutrition treatment plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Provide meal support to patients as needed.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status and progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patients with eating disorders and other behavioral health conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide nutrition care in accordance with professional standards and facility policies.
• Float to other areas or units when required.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field as required for RD/RDN credentialing.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the dietetics field.
• Experience in behavioral health is strongly preferred/requested .
• First-time travelers may be considered based on relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and treatment-planning skills.
• Experience working with eating disorders is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong communication and patient-education skills.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and behavioral health populations.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.