Clinical Nutrition Manager
Company : Sodexo
Location : Belmont, MA, 02478
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Role Overview
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Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a Clinical Nutrition Manager position at McLean Hospital located in beautiful Belmont,MA. This 207-bed facility is the largest psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and is rated the #1 freestanding psychiatric hospital in the country. This position will provide direct patient care as well as clinical management of both McLean Hospital and McLean Southeast, located in Middleborough, MA.
What You'll Do
- lead, supervise and train a team of three Dietitian Nutritionists across two sites;
- foster a culture of collaboration, professional development, and career growth;
- drive Performance Improvement and Quality Management projects;
- provide training and education to the food service staff, as well as interdisciplinary healthcare professionals; and
- serve as the primary liaison with medical and nursing staff and represent the department on hospital wide committees.
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
- Be a Registered Dietitian with behavioral health experience and demonstrate a great clinical knowledge base;
- have proven supervisory or management experience with an aptitude for program growth and development;
- demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills;
- be experienced with regulatory accreditation and establishing and maintaining standards of care; and
- have a strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of patient care.
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement:
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:
Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Credentials Requirement:
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hireCertification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire
Minimum Management Experience: At least 13 months experience supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years as experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised and provide professional supervision to developing practitioners
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Frequently asked questions
In this position, clinical nutrition management is deeply intertwined with psychiatric healthcare, requiring close collaboration with medical and nursing staff at McLean Hospital. The manager ensures nutrition plans support mental health treatments, enhancing overall patient outcomes in a specialized psychiatric setting.
Effective leadership involves not only supervising dietitian teams across locations but also fostering professional growth and a cooperative culture. Strong communication, strategic planning, and quality improvement skills are vital to align nutrition services with hospital-wide healthcare goals.
Massachusetts employers often require candidates to hold an RD/RDN credential recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, along with a master's degree or equivalent coursework accredited by ACEND. Licensure or state certification might be mandatory before starting certain clinical roles.
Salaries in Belmont for this managerial role generally range from $85,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience, advanced degrees, and specialized skills in behavioral health nutrition. Compensation packages often include benefits like healthcare, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance.
Yes, psychiatric hospitals demand specialized knowledge of behavioral health nutrition, requiring managers to tailor interventions that address mental health conditions. Navigating interdisciplinary teams and regulatory standards in this niche setting also adds complexity to the nutritionist's responsibilities.
Belmont's healthcare landscape, with prestigious institutions like McLean Hospital, attracts qualified nutrition professionals, making the competition moderately high. Sodexo's reputation for career development and benefits often draws strong applicants, necessitating well-prepared candidates with relevant experience.
Absolutely, Sodexo emphasizes professional development through training, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement. This role allows managers to expand expertise in nutritional therapy while honing leadership skills by overseeing teams and driving quality initiatives across multiple hospital sites.
Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package, a culture that values diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for meaningful impact within a leading psychiatric hospital. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, extensive wellness programs, and a supportive environment for innovation in nutrition care.
Being part of a top-ranked psychiatric teaching hospital means the Clinical Nutrition Manager engages in cutting-edge clinical practices, contributes to education, and collaborates on research initiatives, elevating both patient care standards and professional expertise in clinical nutrition.