Dietician Nutritionist

Banyan Treatment Centers•Hanover Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to support the nutritional health and overall wellness of patients within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health, and substance use treatment programs. This role focuses on developing individualized nutrition plans, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, and supporting recovery through evidence-based nutritional care.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics required
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Licensed Nutritionist preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver High Quality meals
Seasonal 5 week cycle for 3 meal periods
Incorporation of fresh farm to table produce from local vendors
Customizable menu items: burger bards, deli stations, MTO stations
Action Stations
Patient Meal ordering services
Client Surveys providing feedback
Nutritional analysis for all menu items available to patients, staff and family members
Increased nutritional value incorporated into all meals
Nutritional marketing and educational materials available and displayed on facility electronic screens
Provide personalized menus for any special needs diet based on previous or current medical conditions
Develop an ordering system that captures optimal food cost
Oversee current kitchen staff and determine skill set
Provide staff training to ensure safety and quality of food are ideal
Develop a food production tracking system
Ensure accurate inventory is taken monthly
Bimonthly nutritional and wellness presentations to current patients
Residential cooking classes to ensure life skills upon discharge
Educate patients on budget shopping focusing on healthy choices.
Nutritional Counseling offered as part of aftercare