Registered Dietitian

Sevita•West Hartford, CT

12d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian coordinates treatment and implements services for assigned clients as a member of a multidisciplinary Early Childhood Services team. The role provides nutrition-related outreach, assessment, planning, education, training, and counseling to children, families, and staff. Services may be delivered in natural environments and may include leading or co-leading groups and developing group curricula. The Registered Dietitian maintains complete and accurate client records, including individualized family service plans (IFSPs), assessments, goals, progress notes, collateral and family contact records, arena assessments, and required Department of Public Health documentation. The role also completes billing documentation on schedule, follows professional and clinical standards, keeps the supervisor informed about client progress, and participates in team meetings, supervision, in-service training, program development, and team goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nutrition.
Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Connecticut Board of Registration / Division of Professional Licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach services to children and families regarding nutrition-related issues.
Conduct nutrition assessments, review the nutrition of individual children and families, and develop individual nutrition plans.
Provide nutrition education, training, and counseling to families and staff.
Consult with team members to develop individualized plans and multidisciplinary services for assigned clients.
Maintain complete and accurate client records, including IFSPs, assessments, goals, progress documentation, records of required collateral and family contacts, arena assessments, and required DPH intake and discharge forms.
Complete billing documentation according to the company’s schedule and remain compliant with billing and documentation requirements.
Adhere to professional standards and guidelines for the discipline and to clinical recommendations from clinical administration.
Keep the supervisor informed about the progress of all clients.
Meet direct service requirements based on part-time or full-time status, as designated.
Comply with mandated reporter requirements under M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A, and immediately report all occurrences to the clinic.
Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters.
Conduct visits with clients and relevant collaterals in natural environments according to the needs of the child and family.
Lead or co-lead child- or parent-focused groups according to Early Childhood standards, program needs, and design.
Develop curricula for assigned groups, as applicable.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and in-service training as required.
Participate in program development and team goals.