Registered Dietician

Ozark Center; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a Registered (Pediatric) Dietician to monitor and support the health of children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to design nutrition interventions and provide counseling on healthful eating.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for child nutrition and experience in trauma-informed care, demonstrating empathy and a positive attitude. Responsibilities also include conducting nutrition assessments and parent training.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician license or eligible for licensure.
• Experience working with children and teens, especially those with autism spectrum disorders.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments.
• Design nutrition interventions.
• Serve as nutrition team coordinator.
• Provision of nutritional therapy.
• Parent training as directed by Clinical Director.

Job description

Overview

The duties of the Registered (Pediatric) Dietician include monitoring and supporting health of children and teens with autism spectrum disorders. Dietician will work with a multidisciplinary team including a Behavior Analyst, direct care staff, family members and other caregivers to plan menus, incorporating balanced diets supporting healthy nourishment and create and implement feeding interventions designed to support the consumption of healthy nourishment. They also counsel children and families on healthful eating and basic nutrition. Dietician provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Dietician demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Dietician will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Registered (Pediatric) Dietician reports to the Behavior Analyst in charge of the feeding clinic program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments.
• Design nutrition interventions.
• Serve as nutrition team coordinator.
• Provision of nutritional therapy.
• Parent training as directed by Clinical Director.
• Completing billing forms/documentation as required.
• Provision of services in both clinical and home setting.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Normal direct care environment.
• Typical physical demands include prolonged setting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to assist students in day-to-day routine.
• TB test upon hire.