Dietitian

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network, Aster Springs is unique in its ability to work with clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within its state-of-the-art facility. The Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, the multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major in nutrition/dietetics or a related field
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
1 year clinical experience with eating disorders strongly preferred
1 plus years’ experience in health-care setting
Tennessee Certified Dietitian preferred

Responsibilities

Provide nutritional education to clients/staff
Assist with oversight of nutritional content and accuracy
Determine/monitor caloric intake for clients
Individual sessions with clients 1-2 times/week
Lead and schedule food challenge outings with clients
Work with client/staff to coordinate discharge menus/meal plans
Work closely with Executive Director on all dietary policy/procedures
Lead cooking/nutrition groups weekly
Discuss/meet with families during family week as needed
Lead/provide resistance training for clients
Determine/monitor healthy weight for clients
Perform Dietary Care Specialist duties as needed
Assist with preparation of staff/kitchen to be compliant with infection control policies and all accrediting body visits
Take client on grocery store challenges
Coordinate discharge planning including identification and coordination of care with outpatient dietitian
Collect/review/sign off weekly client menus
Provide nutrition information for insurance reviews