Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION FUNCTION / OVERVIEW :

This position is responsible for providing quality nutritional care to our patients. The nutritionist specialist will support our patients develop eating habits that promote healthier lifestyle within their recovery. The nutritionist will work with clinical staff to provide dietary services, nutritional groups and individual meetings with patients. The nutritionist is responsible for consulting in a collaborative fashion with the treatment team to ensure the standard of nutrition and dietary services are achieved from admission through discharge. The overall goal of this position is to enhance the quality of patient care and satisfaction by promoting continuous healthy eating habits.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Promote the mission, values and vision of the organization.

Provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Meeting with patient in a one-on-one meetings, as needed for consultation

Assess patients nutritional and health needs

Counsel clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits

Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking clients' preferences and budgets into account

Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices and make changes as needed

Promote healthy lifestyles by speaking to individuals and groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases

Create educational materials about healthy food choices and lifestyle

Keep up with or contribute to the latest food and nutritional science research

Maintain a high level of communication

Manage and maintain schedule to meet productivity and client needs

Effectively utilize technology in fulfillment of job duties

Collaborate with clinical and medical teams for Integrated Care

Be a positive team player and contribute to shared goals for the position / department

Attend all required meetings

Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Bachelor’s degree in nutritional science, dietetics, or relevant field.

Two (2) years’ experience as a professional nutritionist.

Experience in Substance Abuse, mental health, psychology, or a related field, preferred.

Knowledge of the 12-step program of recovery.

Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and / or other scheduling applications; KIPU preferred.

SKILLS :

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Manage multiple tasks; ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.

Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Maintain healthy boundaries.

Knowledge of drug-free workplace policies.