Clinical Dietitian & Nutrition Counseling Expert

Acadia Healthcare; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed Dietitian to serve as an expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease within our facility. You will assess nutritional needs, approve menus, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with the care team to support treatment goals.

Responsibilities include developing dietary-care plans, reviewing menus, and promoting healthy eating while ensuring compliance with policy and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use in relevant facilities preferred.
• Registered Dietitian licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and health plans to create dietary-care plans and provide counseling.
• Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
• Advise patients and families on nutrition principles and diet plans.
• Provide nutrition assessments per facility policy and regulation.
• Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
• Counsel individuals and groups on healthy eating and nutrition monitoring.
• Consult with physicians to determine nutritional needs and restrictions.
• Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
• Review and approve facility diet manual annually with medical staff.
• Promote health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and disease management.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure nutrition, safety and quality standards.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Dietetics

Nutritional counseling

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian licensure

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed Dietitian to serve as an expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease within our facility. You will assess nutritional needs, approve menus, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with the care team to support treatment goals.

Responsibilities include developing dietary-care plans, reviewing menus, and promoting healthy eating while ensuring compliance with policy and regulations.