Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Brooklyn, NY
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Dietitian & Nutritionist

• Agency: Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center
• Location: 754 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
• Positions Available: 1
• Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

• The Dietitian & Nutritionist will provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, planning, counseling, and dietary support services within an addiction treatment setting.
• The selected candidate will evaluate clients' medical records, medications, and nutritional status to develop individualized nutrition care plans that support recovery, overall wellness, and long-term health outcomes.
• The position also includes nutrition education, menu planning, and collaboration with clinical and dietary services to ensure patients receive safe, balanced, and therapeutic nutritional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client medical records, medications, laboratory findings, and health histories to evaluate nutritional needs and identify nutrition-related concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on each client's medical condition, treatment goals, and dietary requirements.
• Design personalized meal plans that support recovery, improve nutritional status, and promote overall health and wellness.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education to clients regarding healthy eating habits, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle modifications.
• Plan and conduct nutrition education sessions, workshops, and group training programs for clients and facility staff as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain structured nutrition plans, therapeutic diets, and facility menus that meet nutritional guidelines and program objectives.
• Monitor client progress and modify nutrition care plans based on clinical assessments, treatment outcomes, and changing nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate comprehensive client care.
• Assist in supervising kitchen operations to ensure compliance with dietary standards, food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and approved menu plans.
• Monitor food preparation and meal service to ensure nutritional quality and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Maintain accurate nutrition assessments, counseling notes, meal plans, and related clinical documentation.
• Perform additional nutrition and dietary services as assigned to support facility operations.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Schedule: Various shifts between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM
• Overtime: Not required
• Travel: Not required
• Holidays: Not required to work New York State holidays

Facility Information

• Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center provides comprehensive treatment services for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
• The Nutrition Department supports the clinical treatment team by delivering individualized nutrition care, therapeutic meal planning, and nutrition education designed to improve patient health and recovery outcomes.
• Dietitians work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, counselors, and dietary personnel to promote evidence-based nutritional care within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in clinical nutrition, behavioral health, addiction treatment, hospital, long-term care, or community health settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition assessment, therapeutic diets, meal planning, and nutrition counseling principles.
• Experience developing individualized nutrition care plans and conducting patient education sessions.
• Knowledge of food service operations, menu planning, sanitation standards, and kitchen supervision practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and professional nutrition practice standards.