Registered Dietitian
Company: Backcountry Wellness
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description *Please DO NOT call the program phone line to
inquire about job postings.* *Location in Greenwich, CT* Program
Description: Backcountry Wellness is an eating disorder treatment
program founded with the mission of bridging comprehensive recovery
with the demands of real life. Our treatment philosophy embraces
compassion and understanding, safety and nurturing, and a focus on
family involvement to equip our patients with the tools to make
lasting changes within their lives. Backcountry Wellness creates
custom programs for children, adolescents and adults who live with
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating,
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake, Orthorexia, and Other Specific
Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED). Job Summary: The Registered
Dietitian (RD) plays a central role in eating disorder treatment
and takes on full responsibility for all dietary services
throughout the treatment process. The therapeutic treatment team
uses recommendations from the RD to sculpt appropriate meal plans
and generate a healthy trajectory for nutrition, weight maintenance
and ultimately a successful increase in weight over the course of
the patient’s treatment. Formal documentation will also be required
to conduct proper nutritional assessments over the course of
treatment. In addition, the RD will connect directly with patients
and patient families to express the most effective ways to tailor a
diet that improves health and wellness both during the patient’s
time in the treatment and after they have returned home. Essential
Job Functions: Generate customized dietary plans, guidelines and
best practices on a patient-by-patient basis Educate patients on
nutritional aspects of their condition, dietary choices, and the
importance of nutritional health Provide ongoing nutritional
support and supervision to patients throughout the duration of
their treatment Oversee the weekly menu and collaborate with and
provide nutritional guidance to the Culinary Director and kitchen
staff Maintain an active dialogue within the broader treatment team
to inform the Clinical Director and therapists of any headway,
setbacks or new developments in the area of dietary programming and
nutrition Lead exploratory outings to restaurants, grocery stores,
outdoor dining venues, etc. Liaise with patient families and
communicate dietary plans, patient progress, and best practices in
the home Provide supervision and training for dietary interns and
other dietary staff Present relevant cases in Clinical Rounds in a
clear and comprehensible manner and assist with transitions across
treatment platforms when necessary Facilitate educational and
nutrition-based groups Coordinate meal support and outpatient
services programming with discharged patients Perform other duties
as assigned by management Qualifications: Bachelor's degree at a US
accredited university or college Registered Dietitian credential:
Licensed Registered Dietitian Two years’ experience in dietary
education and management preferred Eating disorder experience
strongly preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
per year Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Individual Health Insurance
401(k) with 3% employer match 15 Paid Vacation days 5 Paid Sick
days Flexible schedule License/Certification: Registered Dietitian
license (Required)
Keywords: Backcountry Wellness, Greenwich , Registered Dietitian, Healthcare , Greenwich, Connecticut
