Clinical Dietitian

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned patient populations within a behavioral health setting. This role is crucial in assessing patient nutritional status, identifying individual dietary needs, and developing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific nutrition care plans. The Clinical Dietitian will evaluate patient responses to nutrition interventions and adjust plans accordingly, while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate medical nutrition therapy. Additionally, this position partners with departmental leadership to ensure nutritionally appropriate menus, food selections, and services for patients and visitors, and provides education, training, and counseling to patients, staff, and community members on various nutrition-related topics. The role also supports organizational initiatives related to nutrition, wellness, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field (required)
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky (required)
• Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) (required)
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nutrition experience preferred, particularly in behavioral health or acute care settings

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient nutritional status and identifies individual dietary needs
• Develops, implements, and monitors patient-specific nutrition care plans
• Evaluates patient responses to nutrition interventions and adjusts plans accordingly
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate medical nutrition therapy
• Partners with departmental leadership to ensure nutritionally appropriate menus, food selections, and services for patients and visitors
• Provides education, training, and counseling to patients, staff, and community members on topics such as eating disorders, weight management, and therapeutic diets
• Supports organizational initiatives related to nutrition, wellness, and patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level