What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at The Emily Program?
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Registered Dietitian delivers nutrition therapy to clients in intensive programming by performing nutrition assessments, creating personalized care plans, monitoring ongoing medical and nutritional conditions, and tracking client progress. Additionally, the dietitian provides nutrition education to enhance clients' nutritional health and their relationship with food.
Schedule
Registered Dietitian: $59,100 - $65,000
Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for position.
Duties And Responsibilities
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
Position Overview
The Registered Dietitian delivers nutrition therapy to clients in intensive programming by performing nutrition assessments, creating personalized care plans, monitoring ongoing medical and nutritional conditions, and tracking client progress. Additionally, the dietitian provides nutrition education to enhance clients' nutritional health and their relationship with food.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday, varied shifts 7:00am-3:30pm / 10:00am-6:30pm Very occasional weekend coverage Rotating holiday Coverage
Registered Dietitian: $59,100 - $65,000
Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for position.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure the strictest adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment for all interactions.
- Provide guidance and coaching during individual client and family meals when clinically indicated, promoting healthy eating behaviors, and addressing disordered eating patterns.
- Offer guidance and coaching during individual and family meals when clinically appropriate, fostering healthy eating habits and addressing disordered eating patterns.
- Provide tailored nutrition therapy to all assigned clients.
- Conduct nutrition assessments for assigned clients in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Deliver group nutrition education sessions as assigned.
- Actively participate in meal coaching and support for clients and their families or support communities, including involvement in Therapeutic Supported Meals/Snacks when appropriate.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary case conceptualization and the development of treatment plans.
- Create nutrition-specific transition and aftercare plans for all clients, ensuring coordination with both internal and external dietitians for continuity of care.
- Document all nutrition care clearly, concisely, and professionally in the EHR, adhering to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Actively engage in treatment team discussions by sharing client assessments, family dynamics, and responses to interventions.
- Contribute to holistic and integrative treatment planning through multidisciplinary case conceptualization.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team to enhance client care and treatment outcomes.
- Work closely with external professionals and community agencies to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care for client’s post-discharge.
- Participate in both administrative and clinical supervision sessions, proactively seeking guidance and feedback to improve professional practice.
- Engage in self-evaluation processes, actively seeking feedback from clients, peers, and colleagues to continually refine therapeutic practice.
- Contribute to case consultation meetings by offering insights and receiving feedback to improve treatment approaches.
- Participate in site-based and national Quality Assurance initiatives to maintain and enhance care standards within the organization.
- Ensure that all clinical records are accurate, comprehensive, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
- Deliver presentations, both internally and externally, to share knowledge and expertise on relevant clinical topics.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in eating disorder assessment and treatment by engaging in professional development, training, and reviewing current academic literature.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and employee information in compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies.
- Safeguard proprietary company information, including trade secrets and other sensitive data, ensuring it is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
- Complete all mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance and maintain professional competence.
- Regularly attend scheduled meetings to stay informed and contribute to the organization's goals.
- Drive clients, staff, and supplies using the company vehicle when necessary, ensuring adherence to safety and transportation protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the team’s mission.
- Current Registered Dietitian license in the state of employment required.
- Current board certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required
- Master’s Degree required, unless licensed prior to January 2024.
- DBT, CBT, FBT experience preferred.
- Eating Disorders treatment experience preferred
- Computer proficiency required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Salary : $59,100 - $65,000