The Lead Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Nutrition & Wellness, and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring. The Lead RD also collaborates with all of the other RDs and Diet Techs (D - Ts) to ensure that, within the facility, the dietary program is organized and executed to the Discovery's standards. The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatmen... more details
Job Description
The Lead Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Nutrition & Wellness, and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring. The Lead RD also collaborates with all of the other RDs and Diet Techs (DTs) to ensure that, within the facility, the dietary program is organized and executed to the Discovery's standards. The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatment team. The RD meets with all assigned patients weekly, conducts Nutrition Education Groups and Dietary Experientials and oversees the responsibilities of the Diet Technician.
Responsibilities:
Conduct Dietary Initial Intake Assessment and corresponding documentation within 72 hours of admission, including collecting data related to height, weight medical history, and determine TBW.
Implement one dietary treatment plan for each patient within 72 hours of admission.
Conduct weekly, and discharge sessions with patients. Daily written documentation of each session completed in an appropriate time frame.
Documents each patient’s progress throughout the treatment stay according to Center for Discovery documentation guidelines and protocols.
Meet with each assigned patient 1-2 times per week based on level of care, and implement/manage individualized dietary meal plans to meet patient’s needs.
Oversees the kitchen to ensure safety and sanitation
Monitors grocery purchasing for appropriateness with regards to patient needs and budget
Responsible for dietary training within facility
This is a full time position at our Thousand Oaks program that will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at?centerfordiscovery.com.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree with appropriate emphasis and completed accredited dietetic internship
One year experience in dietary counseling, preferred one year experience specifically with treating Eating Disorders as well as some leadership or management experience
The Registered Dietitian must be fully registered/certified in the appropriate state, candidates who have completed their dietetic internship and are eligible to take the registration exam may be considered
Must pass all applicable state background checks.
Must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field. Must be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
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Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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