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.