I’m so excited to put in writing this post today because I’ve got exciting news to share: Kara Lydon Nutrition is hiring a registered dietitian to hitch its growing team! If you happen to’re captivated with helping people heal their relationships with food and their bodies, this job is for you! We practice evidence-based nutrition counseling under the paradigms of intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. We see clients who’ve eating disorders, disordered eating, digestive disorders, and general health and wellness concerns. We also run the food and healthful lifestyle blog, The Foodie Dietitian.
You don’t have to have a ton of experience in these areas but you should have a keen passion and interest and eagerness to learn, grow and evolve. And in case you do have experience in these areas, even higher! More vital than the knowledge base or experience, is your general skillset and attitude. We’re on the lookout for someone who’s empathetic, compassionate, and mindful. Someone who is very motivated and hard-working. Someone who’s flexible and adaptable and has attention to detail. And someone with strong verbal and written communication skills. If that is sounding such as you, I hope you’ll apply!
To provide you more insight into our private practice, approach and values, please visit our nutrition counseling page and about page. I’m beyond thrilled to grow this team and to give you the chance to supply nutrition counseling to more individuals who need support. If you happen to’re not considering this position but know someone who could also be, I can be so grateful in case you would pass this along.
And for the complete job description and application instructions, see below!
Position Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Massachusetts
Company: Kara Lydon Nutrition
Status: Part-Time
Job Overview:
Kara Lydon Nutrition is seeking to hire a registered dietitian to hitch its growing team! You can be providing virtual outpatient nutrition counseling to clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, digestive disorders, and general health and wellness concerns. You’ll collaborate with clients’ treatment teams to coordinate care, and interact in continuing education and supervision to hone your skills and knowledge. Along with 1:1 counseling, there are also opportunities to run support groups, assist in group creation, and supply marketing support. This can be a part-time position that might evolve into full-time.
In regards to the Company:
Kara Lydon Nutrition is a weight-inclusive nutrition private practice specializing in intuitive eating and the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. Our clinicians are trauma-informed and social justice-minded. We’re currently 100% virtual but may offer a hybrid (distant/in-person) model in the longer term. We provide regular individual and group supervision, scheduling and billing support, skilled memberships, and opportunities for continuing education.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Utilize medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based care to offer effective and ethical nutrition counseling to clients.
2. Coordinate care with other members of treatment teams in skilled manner.
3. Engage in regular supervision and continuing education to hone skills and knowledge base.
4. Coordinate with other members of Kara Lydon Nutrition team for administrative logistics.
5. Provide accurate documentation for client visits.
6. Run support groups, assist in group creation, and supply marketing support, if applicable.
Required Work Experience:
Preference given to those that have experience working throughout the eating disorder field. Preference given to applicants with experience and/or interest in working with adolescents.
Required Skills:
• Knowledgeable of the principles of Intuitive Eating and their applications
• Familiarity of and alignment with principles of Health At Every Size®
• Experience utilizing motivational interviewing and other counseling techniques (CBT, ACT, IFS, etc.)
• Ability to investigate research studies and communicate findings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, hard-working, and highly motivated
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Critical pondering and problem solving
• Ability to interact in own self-care practices
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Empathetic, compassionate, and mindful
• Self-aware
• Adaptable and versatile
Education:
• Registered Dietitian and licensed in state of Massachusetts
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Nutrition
Compensation: Competitive rate based on qualifications and experience
Starting Date: February 2023
To Apply:
1. Submit a canopy letter stating why you’d be an excellent fit for this position in addition to a resume/CV (including social media accounts, if applicable).
2. Email applications to kara@karalydon.com by January third.