Part-Time Dietitian

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center is seeking a positive and energetic Dietitian to support clients diagnosed with mental illness in maximizing their potential.

The role centers on comprehensive nutrition assessment and ongoing follow-up within an interdisciplinary care setting. The successful candidate will maintain Missouri licensure and RD registration, participate in treatment planning and rounds, and guide dietary interventions and group nutrition sessions with patients.

Qualifications

• Requires current Missouri licensure and RD credential.
• Experience in nutrition assessment and care planning preferred.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary team and conduct group sessions.

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.
• Communicate with Food Service staff regarding special dietary needs.
• Facilitate weekly nutrition-based groups with patients.

Education

Missouri Licensure / Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center providesspecialized careforclientsdiagnosedwithmental 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.