Lead Dietitian - Part Time, Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Desoto County, Mississippi, is seeking a Lead Dietitian (part-time) to assess and supervise patients' nutritional needs and provide age-appropriate diet planning and education, ensuring high-quality care aligned with the Parkwood philosophy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition with preferred Master’s, current RD registration, and at least one year of clinical dietitian experience in healthcare, including mental health populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Competency in providing services to varied inpatient and partial hospital populations.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate nutritional assessments, counseling and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dietitian is responsible for assessing and supervising the nutritional needs of patients.
• Ensure age- and developmentally appropriate diet planning and education.
• Provide quality nutritional care consistent with Parkwood Behavioral Health System philosophy and objectives.

Skills

Clinical dietitian

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Master Degree preferred

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Desoto County, Mississippi, is seeking a Lead Dietitian (part-time) to assess and supervise patients' nutritional needs and provide age-appropriate diet planning and education, ensuring high-quality care aligned with the Parkwood philosophy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition with preferred Master’s, current RD registration, and at least one year of clinical dietitian experience in healthcare, including mental health populations.