Registered Dietitian (Per Diem)

Job TitleRegistered Dietitian (RD)Job DescriptionBakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring nutritional services and medical nutrition therapy for patients in an acute psychiatric hospital setting. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, dietary staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient health outcomes while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body standards.Wage Range: $44-$60/hrThis is a PER DIEM position which requires dietary audits three times per week, monthly inspections, in-services, and dietary consults as needed.