Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Partial Hospitalization Program
Reports To: Assistant Director
Hours/Status: 40 hours a week /Days
Salary: $58,000-$65,000
THE HEALING CONNECTION, INC is a professional and rewarding work environment comprised of committed and compassionate professionals who care about people who need a connection. Every day we have an impact on the lives of patients and their families. Join our team to help fulfill our mission of helping people heal through connection. The Registered Dietitian is a critical member of the team who works alongside clinical staff to ensure patients and families quality care and support. The Registered Dietitian is fundamental in the effective treatment for patients/families, communication with program staff and partnering with patients in their connection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PATIENT FOCUSED CARE
- Collaborates with the Executive Director, Assistant Clinical Director, Clinical Coordinator and other staff to promote safe and therapeutic milieu for patients and families
- Provides initial and ongoing patient nutritional assessment to develop, maintain and implement nutrition care plans.
- Provides and individual and group-based nutrition education and counseling to patients and family members including an assessment of knowledge and follow-through documented in the electronic medical record.
- Assists patients and parents to develop skills related to meal planning and in collaboration with the primary therapist, assists parents to develop skills related to meal time support. Performs an assessment of knowledge and follow-through documented in the medical record.
- Communicates knowledge and expertise in nutrition with multidisciplinary treatment team members in optimally managing patient care. .
- Attends multidisciplinary meetings and shares patient goals, progress, and requests/offers feedback related to cases.
- Attends staff development and program initiatives and participates with the team in developing these as indicated.
- Requests and responds to supervision/consultation offered by the Executive Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Coordinator and other staff and provides direction, feedback and positive support to supervisors.
- Pursues personal and professional growth using internal and external resources.
- Participates in discharge planning and ensures continuity of care by developing a discharge summary including prescribed calories, target weight range, success with incorporation of fear/binge foods, and continued nutrition goals.
- Considers safety, effectiveness and cost in providing and delivering nutrition services.
DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
- Ensure all patient paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure attendance logs are completed for each day of the program.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
- Participate in agency meetings and training as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and complete all job functions in an ethical and culturally competent manner.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition is minimum requirement. Combined Master’s degree in human services related field and BS in Nutrition preferred
- Education including knowledge/skills related to eating disorder also preferred
Preferred Experience
- One to two years direct experience in eating disorders treatment preferred.
- Experience with adults and adolescents and knowledge/skills related to the provision of family-based treatments preferred.
Required Certification/Licensure
- Valid clinical credential, and/or licensure with valid registration maintained in good standing required.
Special Skills
- Computer knowledge and skills as required.
Age Specific Competencies
- Required for adults and adolescents
Job Type: Full-time
