Registered DietitianWalden Behavioral CareMiddletown, CTThe
Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition and dietary plans under the supervision of Director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services.
Pay: $73,000.00-$96,400.00 depending on experience and education
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Total Rewards:Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
- Retirement
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- And many more!
Responsibilities Include:- Provides clinical nutrition and meal plans in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care
- Provide Nutrition assessments to all patients and accurately and thoroughly document nutritional assessment and patient issues using appropriate clinical terminology.
- Perform individual and group nutrition therapy.
- Provide meal plan/guide outlines and work with patients towards nutrition rehabilitation.
- Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.
- Provide effective nutrition education to patients and families.
- Communicate progress and activities related to treatment and continuing care plans on an ongoing basis to the patient, family, treatment team, referral source and other individuals involved in the patient's care.
- Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks while providing meal coaching to clients, as needed.
Qualifications:Education:- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
Experience:- Experience providing direct nutritional care in an Eating Disorder Service and Mental Health setting, preferred
- Experience with menu planning and therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting, required
Licensure/Certification:- Licensed Dietitian with the state of MA
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- CPR Certification
Knowledge:- Medical nutrition therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Nutrition care process
- Nutrition counseling
- Group education
Required competencies:- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
- Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment
- Ability to work in a highly collaborate, multidisciplinary team environment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Supervision Received:- Monthly RD group supervision and individual supervision with the coordinator of nutrition services and senior nutrition consultant.
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