Registered Dietitian (PRN/Contingent)
About The Position
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary care team on a PRN/Contingent basis. In this role, you will serve as the nutrition expert for patients receiving behavioral health services, using evidence-based nutrition practices to promote wellness, support recovery, and assist in the management of medical and psychiatric conditions. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a patient-centered environment dedicated to healing and recovery. Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to expanding access to high-quality psychiatric care and addressing the growing behavioral health needs of the Greater Detroit Metro area. Our modern, thoughtfully designed facility supports holistic healing with contemporary amenities, six outdoor therapeutic spaces, and a calming environment that promotes wellness for both patients and staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field acceptable for licensure.
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required, or registration as required by the state, or eligibility for endorsement in the state where services are provided.
- Current ServSafe Certification or comparable food safety certification, required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with patients diagnosed with eating disorders and substance use disorders strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, hospital, or residential treatment settings preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
- Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
- Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
- Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
- Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
- Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
- Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
