Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietician

(For our teen DBT residential treatment program: The Farmhouse)

Compass Behavioral Health, California
* California’s First DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program™
* Duke University Research Performance Site
* Columbia School of Social Work: Selected Practicum Training Site
* UCI School of Medicine Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: Required Didactic Rotation in DBT

*The Role: *

Imagine starting your days with a sense of purpose and the knowledge that you can forever change the direction of a young person’s life. Now imagine being empowered to do this important work at a premier training site thriving at the intersection of leading-edge research. Imagine being supported by a tight-knit team working to deliver the gold standard in treatment for teen depression and anxiety. Imagine making your mark at a beautiful new residential treatment facility where you’re empowered to do what you do best.

*The Mission:*

We are Compass Behavioral Health; we do one thing and we do it with excellence. We treat depression and anxiety in teens. Guided by science. Driven by heart. And born of a simple belief: Every human being deserves to live a life with purpose, belonging and a sense of mastery. Like the symbolic compass that is our namesake, we exist to help you “Find Your Why. Find Your How. Find Your Way.” As one of our Program Guides, you’ll play an integral part in that mission.

*Duties:*
* Conduct nutritional assessments for all new patients, considering their individual needs, preferences, and medical history for a total of 6 residents.
* Work directly with onsite Chef to develop and approve weekly menus that reflect Nutritional Psychiatry Didactics taught, and meet state guidelines
* Develop personalized dietary recommendations, treatment plans, and meal plans tailored to each client's specific nutrition requirements and treatment goals
* Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team, including therapists, physicians, culinary professionals, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated care and holistic support for our clients.
* Provide ongoing nutritional counseling and evidence-based education to clients and their families, empowering them to make informed choices and develop healthy eating habits.
* Facilitate family sessions and education; including therapeutic meals; as appropriate
* Provide group-based nutrition education that is appropriate to the age group and developmental needs of the patients
* Communicate with outpatient
* Monitor clients' progress and make adjustments to meal plans and interventions as needed, in consultation with the treatment team
* Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field of adolescent nutrition and eating disorders, integrating new knowledge into your practice.
* Participate in supervision with the expert consultants and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring
* Support staff with the enforcement dietary program expectations
* Demonstrate an understanding of the medical complications of eating disorders
* Communication with medical doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary intervention. Communication with psychiatrist where applicable.
* Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of client assessments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
* Participate in Compass' Social Media Committee creating content to support eating disorder recovery, and managing your mind and mood through food

*Schedule: (some flexibility)*

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Thursday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

*Benefits: *

This position is a training opportunity for a Registered Dieticians wanting to develop a specialization in treating mood disorders and eating disorders:
* Your Medical Director is trained in Nutritional Psychiatry and will be able to oversee your training in managing mood through food.
* Your Dialectical Behavior Training will be overseen my DBT Certified Clinicians
* You will received on-going expert eating disorders treatment consultation by an RD who is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
* You will receive intensive training in MED-DBT: Medical Management of Eating Disorders in a DBT Framework
* Due to the intensive training nature of the position, we are asking for a 24-month commitment.

*Qualifications: *
* Bachelor's or master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.
* Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a dietitian, with specific experience in treating adolescents with eating disorders strongly preferred.
* Solid understanding of adolescent development, mental health issues, and the interplay between nutrition and mental well-being.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with adolescents and their families.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
* Requirements to pass a criminal background check, child abuse registry check and all other state licensing requirements

*What Makes a Good Compass Culture Fit? *
* Integrity and trustworthiness
* Compassionate and validating stance towards team members and clients
* Humility and the ability to both give and receive difficult feedback in a compassionate framework
* High degree of self-awareness, the ability to self-reflect, with a strong growth mindset
* Strong emotion regulation skills, with the ability to practice equanimity
* The ability to practice mindful self-compassion when encountering mistakes or distressing emotions
* The willingness and follow-through to practice all emotion regulation skills you teach in your own life

*Location: *
* Compass Behavioral Health is in Tustin, California, in the beautiful heart of Orange County.
* The Farmhouse, our new residential treatment facility, is a serene and therapeutic backdrop for teaching and practicing whole body wellness.
* Amenities in our half-acre compound include a chef’s kitchen, full outdoor kitchen with wood-burning pizza oven, outdoor living areas, organic garden, greenhouse, and is home to over 30 fruit trees throughout the grounds. The half-acre compound consists of 3 buildings including a full fitness gym with state-of-the-art equipment, infrared sauna, bocce ball court, and sport court, swimming pool and jacuzzi.

*Why You'll Never Want to Leave:*

As a Compass Guide, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact in countless lives by teaching teens how to find their why, find their how, and find their way.

And you’ll do it all among a supportive family of Compass colleagues who elevate one another, celebrate one another, and are even known to kick back together with some fun and games after work.

Compass is an employee-owned company. Annual end of the year profits gets distributed back into livable wages, responsible benefits, and profit-sharing.

*What Your Future Teammates Are Saying: *

“A Place to grow your talents”

“My dream job”

“A Unicorn of an Employer”

“I feel like I have a family and a sense of purpose”

“Compass, a loving place.”

“A tight-knit family committed to doing life together”

_“Working at Compass has significantly increased my quality of life as I’ve been able to engage in value-based action. A core value of mine since my intensive training in 2014 was to one day be a LBC-DBT Certified Clinician and as promised, I was able to be certified in 12 months. I have never worked for an employer that cares so much about my values, quality of life, and who has invested in me as a Clinician and in my future (i.e. working with students, being able to train the community in providing DBT, providing accessible and affordable adherent DBT to the community). My strengths are valued and appreciated, and I’ve never once questioned that.” Marissa Colangelo, LCSW DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician_™

*We are a Diversity Embracing Employer *

At Compass Behavioral Health, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

It is the policy of Compass Behavioral Health to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation. Compass Behavioral Health does conduct pre-employment drug screening, and any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the screening.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 19 per week

Benefits:
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Day shift

License/Certification:
* Bachelor's or master's degree? (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Tustin, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Tustin, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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