Dietician, 24hrs

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center•Holyoke, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Dietician! Part Time 24 Hours As a Dietician at MiraVista you will be responsible for the clinical nutrition assessment and care of patients deemed in need of a nutrition consultation. You will assist the Director of Food Services in training and guiding Nutritional Aides to accomplish established standards to meet or exceed customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Knowledge of theories, principles and concepts of human nutrition and metabolism.
Analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a problem list and to devise/implement intervention.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including explaining clinical/technical concepts, comforting patients and families, and enforcing policies.
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition required.
Registration with the Commission for Dietetic Registration required.
Current Massachusetts State Licensure for Dietitians or Nutritionist required.
Completion of Sanitation Certificate Course or SERV Safe.
Completion of Massachusetts Allergen Awareness Certificate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pediatric, teen, and adult mental health patients, including those with disordered eating, substance abuse and food insecurity/homelessness.
Experience with food service procedures in a hospital setting and training of food service staff.
Familiarity with the nutritional interactions/consequences of psychiatric medications.
Familiarity with menu creation involving multiple food allergies.

Responsibilities

Clinical nutrition assessment and care of patients needing nutrition consultation.
Assist the Director of Food Services in training and guiding Nutritional Aides to meet established standards and customer satisfaction.