Registered Dietitian

Sevita; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Early Childhood Services team in the Connecticut area. You will coordinate treatment and implement nutrition services for assigned clients as part of a multi-disciplinary group, focusing on children and families to reach their fullest potential.

You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individual nutrition plans, provide education and counseling to families and staff, and ensure accurate, complete records and billing documentation in

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition required and licensure as a registered dietitian/nutritionist.
• Current Connecticut licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment and implement services as part of a multi-disciplinary Early Childhood Services team.
• Provide outreach, nutrition assessments, and develop individualized nutrition plans for clients.
• Deliver nutrition education, training and counseling to families and staff.
• Maintain client records, including IFSP assessments, progress notes and required documentation.
• Complete billing documentation and adhere to professional standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members for developing and delivering plans and services.

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure

Job description

Mentor South Bay, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Registered Dietitian: Responsible for coordinating treatment and implementing services for assigned clients as a member of a multi-disciplinary Early Childhood Services team.

Essential Functions

• Provide outreach services to children and families in relation to nutrition related issues.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, review individual child and family nutrition and develop individual nutrition plans.
• Provide nutrition education, training and counseling to families and staff
• Consult with team members in the development of individualized plans and multidisciplinary services for assigned clients
• Maintain client records completely and accurately to include IFSP’s with full assessment of client functioning and goals, documentation of client progress in the program, records of required contact with collaterals and family members, documentation of arena assessments and documentation of DPH forms and regulations regarding intake and discharge of clients
• Complete billing documentation according to schedule established by the company
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines according to their respective disciplines
• Keep supervisor informed of progress of all clients
• Meet direct service requirements based on part time or full time status, as designated
• Adhere to provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic
• Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration
• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters
• Remain compliant with billing and documentation in accordance with direct service requirement
• Conduct visits with clients and relevant collaterals in natural environments according to the needs of the child and family
• Lead or co-lead groups within Early Childhood standards according to program needs and design (both child and parent focused)
• Develop group curricula for assigned groups as applicable.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and in-service training as required
• Participate in program development and team goals

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition
• Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Connecticut Board of Registration /Division of Professional Licensure.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law