Senior Dietitian - Adolescent Mental Health (Part-Time)

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

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Novated Leasing

Education & Training Service (110+课程)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a Senior Dietitian (Level 3) at NAMHU to deliver advanced, evidence-based dietetic care to adolescents and their families within a recovery-oriented mental health model. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition assessments, therapy, education and collaborative care.

You will lead clinical practice, supervise junior staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while working across multidisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of Dietitians Australia, or equivalent.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in dietetics within mental health, eating disorders and/or adolescent health settings.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized interventions for young people aged 12–17.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and lead junior staff and contribute to quality improvement or research.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams and culturally safe practice.
• Willingness to travel for work and hold a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, evidence-based dietetic care to adolescents and their families.
• Deliver nutrition assessments, medical nutrition therapy, education and counselling.
• Develop and implement individualized and group interventions to support recovery, growth and wellbeing.
• Provide clinical supervision and contribute to team education and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate dietetic care into treatment planning.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Autonomous practice

Leadership & supervision

Collaborative team work

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a Senior Dietitian (Level 3) at NAMHU to deliver advanced, evidence-based dietetic care to adolescents and their families within a recovery-oriented mental health model. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition assessments, therapy, education and collaborative care.

You will lead clinical practice, supervise junior staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while working across multidisciplinary teams in a