Behavioral Health Dietitian

Sodexo is seeking a passionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Dietitian to join our dynamic team at Sheppard Pratt Behavioral Health Hospital in Towson, MD! This role is ideal for someone who values patient education and is committed to making nutrition a practical part of everyday life. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, this is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills and make a meaningful impact in behavioral health nutrition.  This position is Monday through Friday, no weekends!

Reimbursement for AND dues, licensure fees, and CDR renewal

Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays, and three personal days annually

Continuing education reimbursement

Career growth through Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

Free meals and parking

• Provide nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units
• Practice at your full scope with order-writing privileges
• Perform quality improvement initiatives
• Educate healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit that thrives in a team environment
• Confidence in leading projects that reflect and respect the diversity of our patient community
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• A creative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for innovation in nutrition care
• Outstanding customer service and patient engagement abilities

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire