What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Amae Health?
Transforming the lives of those affected by severe mental illness
At Amae Health, we are dedicated to helping the 15.4 million Americans living with severe mental illness (SMI) lead stable, meaningful lives, while ending the cycle of repeat hospitalizations. In partnership with some of the nation's top academic medical centers, we’ve pioneered an innovative outpatient care model that combines compassionate, in-person psychiatric care with comprehensive wraparound support. Our integrated care teams — including psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, dietitians/health coaches, and peer support specialists — work together to treat the whole person via a unique model, addressing physical, mental, and social needs in unison. By caring for every aspect of our patients’ well-being, we help them not just survive, but truly thrive.
We’re Hiring!
Amae Health is opening our first Northern California clinic, and are hiring a Registered Dietitian to join our integrated team in providing exceptional, wraparound support to our complex adult patients.
The Opportunity
Dietitians at Amae are a critical part of our patient’s care journey, supporting their physical health as well as their mental health. Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Dietitian is accountable for assessing clients’ physical health, and developing comprehensive health plans that focus on lifestyle changes across the physical-mental health spectrum - inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, financial health, relationship health, and treatment compliance. Via individual and group coaching sessions, our goal is to help patients maintain their treatment goals, and give them the tools to reduce stress and improve mindfulness, nutrition and medication adherence and increase physical exercise.
About You
Human-centered and empathetic, you take an individualized and patient centered approach to your work. You are passionate about educating and empowering patients, and take great pride in seeing how evidence-based dietary guidance can drastically improve the quality of life for complex patient populations. You are a team-player, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about being part of a team that is redefining how we care for patients with SMI.
What You’ll Work On
Base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $95,000 per year based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, job related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications, degrees, licensures, and specific work location.
More About Amae
'Amae', pronounced ‘Ah-mai’, is a Japanese concept meaning the need to be in good favor with, and the ability to depend on, the people around oneself. It reflects our core belief that a strong support system is essential to build people up, strengthen their will to carry on and even to thrive in life. This mentality applies across our whole company – from the patients we serve to the team we’re building.
We’re a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) that provides outpatient psychiatric and primary care health services through value-based care arrangements. Our model’s success is predicated upon achieving outcomes for our patients, and ensuring lasting recovery.
Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.
At Amae Health, we are dedicated to helping the 15.4 million Americans living with severe mental illness (SMI) lead stable, meaningful lives, while ending the cycle of repeat hospitalizations. In partnership with some of the nation's top academic medical centers, we’ve pioneered an innovative outpatient care model that combines compassionate, in-person psychiatric care with comprehensive wraparound support. Our integrated care teams — including psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, dietitians/health coaches, and peer support specialists — work together to treat the whole person via a unique model, addressing physical, mental, and social needs in unison. By caring for every aspect of our patients’ well-being, we help them not just survive, but truly thrive.
We’re Hiring!
Amae Health is opening our first Northern California clinic, and are hiring a Registered Dietitian to join our integrated team in providing exceptional, wraparound support to our complex adult patients.
The Opportunity
Dietitians at Amae are a critical part of our patient’s care journey, supporting their physical health as well as their mental health. Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Dietitian is accountable for assessing clients’ physical health, and developing comprehensive health plans that focus on lifestyle changes across the physical-mental health spectrum - inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, financial health, relationship health, and treatment compliance. Via individual and group coaching sessions, our goal is to help patients maintain their treatment goals, and give them the tools to reduce stress and improve mindfulness, nutrition and medication adherence and increase physical exercise.
About You
Human-centered and empathetic, you take an individualized and patient centered approach to your work. You are passionate about educating and empowering patients, and take great pride in seeing how evidence-based dietary guidance can drastically improve the quality of life for complex patient populations. You are a team-player, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about being part of a team that is redefining how we care for patients with SMI.
What You’ll Work On
- Patient Care and Support
- Utilizing evidence-based nutrition practices, provide dietary counseling and support to patients with severe mental illness within a clinical setting
- Conduct behavioral assessments to understand patients health and behavioral needs, and coordinate tailored health coaching plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessment
- Implement coaching plans by using behavior change principles to identify patient barriers and develop ways to overcome those barriers
- Support behavioral interventions related to dietician/nutritionist-lead dietary modification plans.
- Monitor and evaluate patient interventions and outcomes, and adapt and modify as needed to support the patient's care journey.
- Wellness and Engagement
- Lead daily and weekly group activities to incorporate movement and physical wellness into care plans for our members
- Organize and lead member outings including hikes, tours, or sport activities
- Collaboration and Communication
- Coordinate with the psychiatrist, therapists, and support teams to provide feedback on patient goal attainment and clinical issues
- Data-Driven Care and Research
- Participate in research projects, working with patients and research teams to implement and acquire outcome data regarding therapeutic dietary interventions (e.g.. Ketogenic diets).
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, working with complex patient populations, preferably in the mental health space
- BA/BS in an appropriate field of specialization (ex. Nutrition, Dietetics or related field) from an ACEND accredited program and current CDR registration
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Solid understanding of basic workplace technology, and an interest in utilizing technology to improve outcomes for patients
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- FSA & HSA savings programs
- Short & long-term disability
- Pre-tax commuter assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental Leave - 12 weeks for birth and non birth parent
- 11 company holidays
Base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $95,000 per year based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, job related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications, degrees, licensures, and specific work location.
More About Amae
'Amae', pronounced ‘Ah-mai’, is a Japanese concept meaning the need to be in good favor with, and the ability to depend on, the people around oneself. It reflects our core belief that a strong support system is essential to build people up, strengthen their will to carry on and even to thrive in life. This mentality applies across our whole company – from the patients we serve to the team we’re building.
We’re a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) that provides outpatient psychiatric and primary care health services through value-based care arrangements. Our model’s success is predicated upon achieving outcomes for our patients, and ensuring lasting recovery.
Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
