DIETITIAN

UHS • Liberty Hill, TX

7d

About The Position

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion-free psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. The 60-acre campus includes living units organized by gender, age, and developmental needs, along with outdoor spaces and recreational facilities. It provides 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 9 to 17 using customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs.

The Dietitian provides ongoing nutrition services throughout the hospital, including nutrition education and consultation for patients, families, and the treatment team. The role also provides educational in-services to hospital staff as requested. The successful candidate must hold a valid Texas dietitian license or registration and be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited university in nutrition or dietetics.
• Valid Texas license or registration as a Dietitian.
• Current food handlers card.
• Minimum one year of experience as a dietitian.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital or psychiatric setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing nutrition services to patients throughout the hospital.
• Provide nutrition education or consultation to patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Provide educational in-services to hospital staff as requested.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Facilitate patients’ and families’ rights to safe, quality, and cost-effective care.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding patient care and information.
• Meet the learning needs of patients and families using appropriate resources to support positive patient outcomes.
• Help create an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for colleagues.
• Collaborate respectfully with peers and other clinical disciplines as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors and commitment to the development of self and others.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time