Registered Dietitian

Discovery Behavioral Health • $78K — $88K *

Menlo Park, CA 94025In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ACEND-approved Dietetics programs.
Completion of a Dietetic Internship.
Registered Dietitian with CDR License and state registration (if applicable).
ServSafe certification required.
One year of dietary services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical documentation for treatment of each client.
Establish therapeutic rapport with clients and their families.
Implement individualized meal plans for clients at Discovery Behavioral Health.
Facilitate dietary sessions, including multi-family and family programs.
Conduct dietary group sessions and group cook nights as required.
Collaborate with medical doctors to determine and support weight goals.
Supervise diet tech staff and manage the dietary budget.

Benefits

Full-time employment with a Monday to Friday schedule.
Onsite work location in Menlo Park, CA.
Opportunity for professional development through mentorship.
Engagement in clinical outreach and networking opportunities.

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian ED RTC is responsible for overseeing the Dietary component in tandem with the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

Essential Job Functions:

Completes clinical documentation throughout the course of treatment for each client.
Establish therapeutic rapport with clients and families/support system.
Determine and implement an adequate individualized meal plan for all clients at Discovery Behavioral Health.
Facilitates multi-family, family program and/or family weekend.
Conducts two dietary sessions per week with each client.
Facilitates all required groups: Dietary Exposure Group, Menu Planning Group, Restaurant Exposure Group, and in some cases Group Cook Night.
Determines weight goal in collaboration with a medical doctor according to protocol and implements meal plans to support the weight goal.
Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and communicates with the On-Call administrator, and returns all phone calls within 20 minutes.
Supports and mentors the diet techs at the facility.
Manages the dietary budget each month by completing the Dietary Budget Report.
Utilizes the Dietary Workbook/dietary assignments and integrates ERP interventions with each client.
Works with Facility Manager to complete diet tech hiring processes.
Attends scheduled supervision calls with the Director of Dietary of Nutrition and Wellness
Aids in conducting bi-monthly (2 times per month) kitchen audits.
Participates in the weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
Able to lead (with a therapist in attendance) a Therapeutic Family Meal (adolescents)/Support Meal (adults).
Supervises and ensures the emergency food is checked every 6 months
Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of 1x per week.
Able to present and manage cases in a knowledgeable and professional manner to make sufficient gains so that sustained post-discharge progress can occur.
Meets with the client 2 times/week to assess progress and continuation of dietary treatment
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours as needed.
Demonstrates an understanding of best practice guidelines through completing all required documentation within required timeframe
Implement specific dietary exchange patterns through knowledge of portion size and caloric recommendations, by having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of:

meal plan consumption requirements
meal and snack preparation
dietary management of the client's care

Ensures adequate nutrition rehabilitation for all clients.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) approved Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD).
Completion of Dietetic Internship
The Registered Dietitian must also have state registration (if applicable), Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) License and ServSafe certification
One year of experience preferred in dietary services.
Must maintain and possess a current Driver's License and be in good standing

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Work Location: Onsite - Menlo Park, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $78,000 - $88,000 annually

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