Registered Dietitian

Position Title: Registered Dietitian

We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our practice. This is an independent contractor (1099) position that would start off with part time hours and build up their caseload further. Hours are flexible and could include days, afternoons, and/or evenings, depending upon the RD’s preferences, and our office availability. Candidates would engage in a remote model and need reliable access to internet.

The RD must be committed to utilizing a non-diet, weight inclusive approach and have an interest in working with eating disorders. An interest in working with teens and families is a plus. Familiarity with Intuitive Eating and weight inclusive care principles is also ideal. Regular individual consultation and team support meetings will be offered.

Primary Job Description: To provide nutrition counseling to clients with disordered eating and eating disorders.

Secondary Job Description: To collaborate with treatment teams, engage in continual professional education, assist with other creative and administrative tasks as needed (documentation, scheduling etc) and serve as a resource and mentor to future interns if that interests you. We are a growing team so there are multiple hats to be worn and growth opportunities.

Hours: 10-15 hours/week – depending on your capacity and client needs with opportunity grow.

Compensation: Dependent on qualifications. Starting rate $40/billable client hours.

Location: AZ based (ideal). United States of America (required).

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Provide evidence based, ethical nutrition counseling to folx with disordered eating and eating disorders

● Use sound judgment and critical thinking when making client assessments and providing counseling to clients

● Collaborate with treatment teams and clients in an appropriate and effective way

● Engage in and invest time resources to ongoing professional learning, networking and growth

● Keep open, frequent communication with all members of our team and participate in team meetings

● Collaboratively generate food plans based on clients’ nutritional, therapeutic and cultural needs

● Support clients in trying new food-related experiences relevant to goals

● Communicate regularly with clients’ other treatment team members

● Evaluate client’s progress, revising their plan as indicated per individual needs

● Manage client caseload: coordinate initial consultation calls, schedule clients, maintain notes, coordinate with patient care team as needed

● Refer clients to appropriate providers/resources when indicated

● Maintain and model professional boundaries

● Demonstrate and model a peaceful relationship with food and body for clients

Skills and Knowledge (at least a basic understanding)

● Motivational Interviewing

● Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating philosophies and principles

● Ethics of the dietetics profession

● Read and interpret research studies

● Nutrition counseling

● Strong organizational and communication skills

● Ability to prioritize independently

● Attention to detail

● Ability to think critically and problem solve in challenging and complex situations

● Ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, team oriented environment

● And the ability to create space from work for your own mental, emotional and physical wellbeing

Qualifications: You need to have a Bachelors or Masters degree and be a Registered Dietitian with the CDR.

Ideal candidates will have:

● At least one-year of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting. We are willing to hire someone with less experience if they demonstrate enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn, and have internship experience in an outpatient setting.

● Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

● The ability to work collaboratively with clients and build strong rapport

● The ability to work collaboratively with other treatment providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team

● A willingness to receive and integrate feedback

● A commitment to learning about and being open to the experiences of those with identities different from one’s own (especially as they relate to eating, body image and embodiment)

● Self-awareness and a willingness to engage in ongoing self-reflection

● A commitment to practicing nutrition counseling through an anti-oppressive lens

● Friendly, people oriented and excited to be a part of this team!