The Renfrew Center of Bethesda, MD has an opportunity for a full-time Registered Dietitian

Build your career with the leading provider in the field of eating disorders!

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
• Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conduct group nutrition discussions
• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including: medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns
• Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
• Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations
• Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
• Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures
• Participates in development and updates of patient cycle menu
• Manages inventory and food ordering/restocking for weekly food orders
• Communicates effectively with other departments to provide the high-quality patient care
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients protected health information
• Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities
• Utilizes supervisory feedback to improve performance
• Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients
• Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to program, during course of treatment as needed, and upon discharge from program
• Performs Quality Improvement activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

• Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; RD eligible may be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics required; Graduate degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years nutrition counseling experience preferred
• Experience with eating disorder population preferred

Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of, and ability to, assess eating disorders

• Knowledge of nutrition counseling techniques and practices
• Ability to develop and implement nutritional treatment planning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with state and federal law
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in demonstrating tact, resourcefulness and patience
• Ability to work well within a clinical team setting
• Ability to adhere to and enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to adapt to diverse client groups
• Kitchen management knowledge
• Time management skills
• Ability to communicate kindly, professionally & effectively nutrition-related information to clients no matter what their unique situation

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Health and Welfare Snapshot:

• Medical/RX and Vision
• Dental
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Group Life and AD&DThe Renfrew Center – An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Renfrew Center has been a pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation’s first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 75,000 women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Dietetics or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian