Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jamaica Plain, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Hospital Dietitian (Psychiatric Unit) | Jamaica Plain, MA – RDN/RD needed for a 12-week inpatient psychiatric nutrition contract supporting behavioral health patients in the Boston area.

Join a vibrant healthcare team in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (Boston area), as a Hospital Dietitian specializing in psychiatric care. This travel dietitian opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient nutrition and recovery in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Jamaica Plain offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and quick access to Boston’s cultural attractions—ideal for clinicians seeking career growth and quality of life.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Role: Travel Hospital Dietitian / Psychiatric Dietitian / Clinical Dietitian
• Setting: Hospital – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Behavioral Health Nutrition)
• Location: Jamaica Plain, MA (Zip: 02130) — Boston healthcare market
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Dietitian)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: July 26, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (required)
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification in Massachusetts (required)
• Active RD or RDN credential preferred (Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dietitian in a hospital or psychiatric/inpatient behavioral health setting
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition care standards, therapeutic diets, and documentation
• Excellent communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic health record documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietary services and the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive inpatient nutrition care
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and assess diet orders based on age, psychiatric diagnosis, and clinical status
• Evaluate physical and behavioral limitations impacting nutritional status and intake
• Calculate metabolic needs including energy, protein, fluid, and micronutrients tailored to psychiatric patients
• Recommend individualized nutrition interventions and therapeutic meal plans based on patient data
• Document initial and ongoing nutrition assessments, progress notes, and care plans in the EHR
• Oversee completion of diet slips and ensure special dietary needs are addressed (three times weekly or as required)

Why Join Our Team

• Meaningful clinical work in inpatient psychiatric nutrition and behavioral health
• Opportunity to work in the Boston healthcare market and Jamaica Plain community
• Supportive interdisciplinary team focused on patient-centered nutrition care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel dietitian positions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Hospital Dietitian (Psychiatric Unit) in Jamaica Plain, MA. Submit your resume and CDR/RD credentials today to be considered for this inpatient psychiatric dietitian role. Join our healthcare team today!

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