Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDN/RD LDN/LN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Training & development

 Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About A Space for Us Counseling
A Space for Us Counseling is expanding into an integrated wellness center offering neuroscience-informed, holistic, somatic, and trauma-responsive services.


Our approach recognizes the connection between nutrition, mental health, physical wellness, the nervous system, relationships, culture, and lived experiences. We are building a collaborative team dedicated to providing inclusive and individualized whole-person care.


Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our integrated wellness team.
The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and individualized care plans. We are especially interested in a professional who understands the relationship between nutrition and emotional wellness and who uses a nonjudgmental, culturally responsive, and weight-inclusive approach.


Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education.
• Support clients with general wellness, stress-related eating, chronic health concerns, digestive health, and life transitions.
• Monitor client progress and update care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Coordinate care with therapists, physicians, and other providers with client authorization.
• Recognize concerns requiring medical, behavioral health, or specialized eating-disorder referrals.
• Follow all professional, ethical, privacy, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in wellness groups, workshops, and community programs when appropriate.

Required Credentials and Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• New Jersey Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential when available and legally required for the services provided.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Completion of required supervised dietetic practice and professional examination requirements.
• Current professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain coverage before starting.
• Strong assessment, counseling, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of professional boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, and scope of practice.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and client-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated wellness team.

Ideal Candidate

• Provides compassionate and nonjudgmental nutrition care.
• Avoids shame-based, restrictive, or appearance-focused approaches.
• Understands the relationship between food, culture, access, mental health, trauma, and physical wellness.
• Respects client autonomy and individual differences.
• Values collaboration between nutrition, behavioral health, and wellness professionals.
• Maintains clear professional boundaries and accurate documentation.
• Is dependable, organized, ethical, and committed to continuing education.
• Is excited to contribute to the growth of an integrated wellness center.

What We Offer

• Referrals from an established counseling practice.
• A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven environment.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A welcoming space for individual sessions, groups, and workshops.
• Opportunities to develop specialty nutrition programs.
• Professional growth within an expanding integrated wellness center.