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Dietitian (Part-Time) - Springfield, IL

Gateway Foundation Inc·Springfield, Illinois

$25 - $40/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The Dietitian will consult with and instruct clients regarding complex nutritional deficiencies, determining therapy duration and providing discharge diet instructions to clients and families. Responsibilities also include reviewing physician-prescribed diets, calculating special diets, writing nutritional care plans, and documenting client responses to therapy.

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.

Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.

By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice.

You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location

  • Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
  • Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population

Work Schedule

  • Two days Per Week (16-20 hours)
  • This role has the potential to be a hybrid position (on-site at Springfield, and Work from Home)

Dietitians responsibilities

  • Consults with and instructs clients with complex nutritional deficiencies, determining extent and duration of diet therapy and instructs clients and clients' families in appropriate diet upon dis-charge.
  • Reviews and interprets physician prescribed diets, calculating special diets, writing nutritional care plans, and evaluating and documenting clients' response to diet therapy.
  • Interviews clients with complex nutritional deficiencies, determines suitability for treatment and prepares written evaluations of clients' nutritional state.
  • Confers with physicians and nursing personnel in order to clarify orders, recommend appropriate diet treatments and exchange client information.
  • May attend and contribute to client care meetings and conferences with physicians, nurses and other personnel in order to promote, and ensure proper dietary care.
  • Makes recommendations regarding development of master general menu as well as departmental policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a closely related field required
  • Current Dietician Nutritionist licensure (LDN) active in the state of Illinois
  • General knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, and communicate with the client based on the individual client maturation level.
  • Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design relatively complex systems and programs.

Physical Requirements

  • Work requires ability to communicate orally.
  • Work requires proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials)

  • Range begins at $24.74 - $39.58 per hour
  • Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits: at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off

  • 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • Work-life-balance

Personal Development

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
  • Clinical
  • Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $40/hr
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gateway Foundation Inc

At Gateway Foundation, we believe Recovery is possible for everyone. Since 1968, we've had the privilege of helping individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders heal, recover, and rebuild their lives. We are committed to providing high-quality services to...

Salary listed on 83 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.

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