Dietician

Centerstone • Connersville, IN

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About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Responsible for development and implementation of individual care plans for low-risk clients and identifying the need for individual care and follow up with a Qualified Nutritionist.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Able to work independently
• Flexible during periods of program change
• Practices professionally in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC regulations.
• Able to perform computer related tasks.
• Special literacy and language skills appropriate to address the culture of the population served by the local agency may be advantageous.
• Bachelors degree in Dietetics; Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences, Public Health Nutrition; Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition required.
• Must be either a Registered Nurse (R.N), Qualified Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Registration eligible to write the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete MIS application, certification procedure, and documentation including height, weight, and hemoglobin.
• Evaluate client's nutritional status through dietary assessment and consultants and make recommendations in relation to nutritional needs, family income, cultural food patterns, home facilities, and modifications in diet.
• Follow guidelines supported by a Participant Centered Approach
• Create and tailor a food prescription using the MIS application that is appropriate to the client's needs.
• Document assessments, evaluation, counseling, and referrals on the MIS application.
• Provide educational programs for clients in the form of classes or demonstrations and maintain related files and records.
• Provides all pregnant and breastfeeding women with nutrition education opportunities that promote and support breastfeeding.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and community agencies
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings
• Attend conferences and meetings needed or required by the position
• May supervise other staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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