Part-Time Dietitian

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Dietitian for the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center to support patients with mental illness through nutrition assessment and targeted dietary interventions.

The role requires completing initial and ongoing nutrition assessments, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and facilitating nutrition groups to promote health goals for individuals in care.

Qualifications

• Complete initial and annual nutrition assessments of all assigned patients.
• Provide individualized interventions based on patients' nutrition/health goals.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care of patients including treatment planning and rounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and annual nutrition assessments of all assigned patients
• Follow-up with patients weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on nutrition risk
• Provide individualized interventions based on patients’ nutrition/health goals
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care of patients including treatment planning and rounds
• Communication with Food Service staff - special dietary needs of assigned clients
• Facilitate weekly nutrition-based groups with patients

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary care

Group facilitation

Communication with staff

Education

CDR registration

Missouri licensure

Job description

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Dietitian who has an interest in helping individuals with mental illness maximize their potential.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and annual nutrition assessments of all assigned patients


• Follow-up with patients weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on nutrition risk


• Provide individualized interventions based on patients’ nutrition/health goals


• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care of patients including treatment planning and rounds


• Communication with Food Service staff - special dietary needs of assigned clients


• Facilitate weekly nutrition-based groups with patients

Qualification

Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and have current Missouri licensure.