Lead Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Career development within UHS

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Desoto County, northwest Mississippi, near Memphis, seeks a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care for our inpatient and partial hospital population. Responsibilities include assessing patients' nutritional needs, planning age-appropriate diets, coordinating with care teams, and ensuring quality nutrition services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nutrition (Master's preferred) and RD certification; prior clinical dietitian experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensure as Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.
• 1 year clinical dietitian experience preferred, especially in mental health settings.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate nutritional assessments, counseling, andDiet planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dietitian oversees nutritional care for inpatients and partial hospital patients.
• Assess nutritional needs and provide age-appropriate diet planning and education.
• Ensure quality nutritional care aligned with Parkwood Behavioral Health System’s philosophy.

Skills

Clinical dietitian experience

Nutrition education

Age-appropriate assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Parkwood Behavioral Health System in Desoto County, northwest Mississippi, near Memphis, seeks a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional care for our inpatient and partial hospital population. Responsibilities include assessing patients' nutritional needs, planning age-appropriate diets, coordinating with care teams, and ensuring quality nutrition services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nutrition (Master's preferred) and RD certification; prior clinical dietitian experience is