Karuna Wellness Studio is seeking a part-time, remote Eating Disorder dietitian to join our growing, multidisciplinary group practice. Karuna offers nutrition counseling and personal training from a non-diet, fat-positive, whole body, inclusive approach. This a fully remote, telehealth position with two, part-time hiring options :
- 8 hours / week, goal caseload of 5 client sessions / week
- 16 hours / week, goal caseload of 10 client sessions / week
There is a high potential to grow to full-time over 6-12 months as desired.
We are seeking a very specific unicorn of a dietitian :
REQUIRED : A dietitian with at least 1-2 year experience treating eating disorders in adolescents and adults, non-inclusive of dietetic internship.PREFERRED : A dietitian with training in functional nutrition, with specific experience GI issues and a preferred passion for behavioral and mental health (ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression).Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about providing compassionate, gentle nutrition support that promotes both mental and physical wellness. You will work with a virtual team that is supportive, creative and fun; we love to learn, help each other grow, and watch our clients improve their relationship with food and their bodies. We support diversity in our clients and our team, including but not limited to those from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and / or fat-positive communities, all backgrounds, and body types.
Requirements :
Must have experience with high acuity client with eating disorder diagnosesA passion for non-diet, weight-neutral, trauma-informed healthcare, with a strong understanding of Intuitive Eating and HAES principlesInterest in the integration of nutritional psychiatry and lifestyle medicine to improve both physical and mental healthEvening availability at least 1 night per week required (until 7 pm EST)2+ years as a Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration in good standing2+ years experience in eating disorder careCurrent Massachusetts RD license or willingness to obtain prior to startComputer and phone with internet access for virtual positionsStrong technology skills and ability to quickly learn and navigate several online platformsExcellent nutrition counseling skills counseling from a weight-inclusive lensUS ResidentPreferred (but not required) :
Certified Personal Trainer accredited by NASM, ACE, NSCA or ISSAMultiple state licenses with preference to NH, ME, NC, SC, GA, OR, WA, AL, KS highly desirableDesired Characteristics :
Highly driven and independent self-starter that is confident and energeticExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEmpathic and kind personality to build rapport and engage with clientsPassionate for working with other team members and contributing to the growth of Karuna Wellness StudioEnergized by thinking outside the box to develop creative and accessible offerings to support our clientsMotivated to learn and grow as a clinicianAble to take direct and constructive feedback and run with itAbility to advocate for their own self-care. We can only be great clinicians if we take care of ourselves first.We love hard-working and entrepreneurial go-getters; however, if you are interested in opening your own private practice some day, this position is not for you. We’re looking for a collaborative team member invested in the goals and growth of their colleagues and our company.
This is a W2 employee position that pays on a per client session basis (not a set salary). For comparison, the expected compensation for a full-time salary would range from $68,000 - $80,000 per year, based on experience and caseload.
Benefits for all employees include :
Paid time offSick timeProfessional liability insurance401k with employer matchingSupervisionFlexible work hoursBilling & administrative supportPaid trainingsFull-time employees are also eligible for continuing education reimbursement and medical, dental and vision insurance.
Resumes are boring, please send a cover letter telling us just how awesome you are – resumes are boring.Learn more about Karuna at www.karunaforyou.com .
