DIETITIAN

Job Description Responsibilities Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a Dietitian. UHS is a Fortune corporation and in 7 was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements. About Universal Health Services   One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Dietitian Job Summary The Dietitian functions as the expert in planning and conducting nutritional therapy for clients in Stonington Institute programs. The Dietitian will provide nutrition screening review, assessment, treatment planning (including coordination of individualized menu planning where indicated) and delivery, and training and education in nutrition therapy for staff and clients. Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Review Nutrition Screening Information, and where indicated, conduct full Nutrition Assessment on clients admitted to Stonington Institute within hours of request. Develop curriculum for and conduct weekly nutrition education groups for clients in the PHP/IOP and Residential Programs.  Assist and coordinate with Director of Dietary Services in the development and periodic review of food services, to include menu oversight and planning. In conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team, plan and implement individualized care plans for clients in the PHP/IOP and Residential Programs.  Works with treatment team to develop a discharge plan that addresses nutritional issues as indicated. Works with Director of Nursing to develop education components of program based on community needs. This is a full-time position. Travel between our Groton and North Stonington location is required.  Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career advancement opportunities Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, K, Tuition Reimbursement and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions) Competitive Compensation.