Clinical Dietitian

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Dietitian to join our nutrition team at a Behavioral Health Facility located on the Rutgers Campus. This Registered Dietitian will manage all nutrition care for our patients in our 60-bed facility, providing medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical nutrition, with experience in behavioral health settings. They will be responsible for following all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual, as well as complying with all regulatory standards.

The Clinical Dietitian will also train and mentor patient services staff and interns as applicable, participate in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility-wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.

• Provides medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population
• Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
• Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies
• Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns as applicable
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility-wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing/Credentialing Board, in states where required
• One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred
• Behavioral/mental health clinical experience preferred
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming