Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Unidine as a Patient Experience Manager (RD) in New Canaan, CT ! 

Location : Unidine at Silver Hill Hospital

Setting : Acute Inpatient & Residential Levels of Care

Schedule : Monday - Friday

Requirement : Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR # 

Position Details : Silver   Hill Hospital is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative  Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a position serves both adult and adolescent patients across  acute inpatient and residential levels of care . The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in  eating disorder treatment ,  intuitive eating , and  Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles , and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. 

Salary:  $75K-$85K

Other Forms of Compensation:

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:

• Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
• Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
• Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
• Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
• Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
• Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Senior living communities
• Schools and universities
• Corporate wellness programs
• Food service operations

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:

• Specialization
• Leadership development
• Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.

At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
• Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
• Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
• Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
• Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance

Job Summary

Location: New Canaan, CT
Position Type: Full-Time | Inpatient & Residential Setting

Silver   Hill Hospital is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative  Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a position serves both adult and adolescent patients across  acute inpatient and residential levels of care . The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in  eating disorder treatment ,  intuitive eating , and  Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles , and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide  individualized nutrition assessments , counseling, and follow-up care for patients with a variety of psychiatric and substance use disorders, with a particular focus on eating disorders.

• Develop  individualized meal plans as needed in collaboration with clinical teams, using a non-diet, HAES-informed approach.

• Facilitate a  weekly nutrition education group , with content tailored to promote normalized eating, food flexibility, and sustainable recovery practices.

• Serve as the  primary liaison between Compass Group dietary services and  Silver   Hill clinical staff to ensure high-quality food service delivery that aligns with therapeutic goals and patient needs.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to support  interdisciplinary treatment planning .

• Support  policy development and maintenance related to food service operations, therapeutic diets, and nutrition standards of care.

• Assist with menu review, therapeutic diet accuracy, and patient-specific dietary accommodations, including allergies, religious restrictions, and eating disorder protocols.

• Work with adolescent and adult patients in both  acute and residential settings , adjusting approach and interventions to meet developmental and clinical needs.

• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and staff to ensure seamless coordination of nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)credential required

• Connecticut state license (CDN)required or eligible

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical nutrition, preferably in a behavioral health or eating disorder setting

• Strong understanding of  intuitive eating ,  HAES , and trauma-informed care

• Experience with  eating disorder nutrition care , including meal planning and exposure-based work

• Experience leading  nutrition education groups strongly preferred

• Excellent communication, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Comfortable navigating  EMR systems , policy documents, and coordination between multiple teams (clinical and operational)

Apply to Compass Group today!

Associates may be eligible for   additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

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