Registered Dietitian

UHS • Philadelphia, PA

136d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families, located on a 27-acre wooded campus. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to join our team. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing and supervising the nutritional need of the patients, providing age- and developmentally-appropriate diet planning, education and assuring quality nutritional care is provided to all patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System and the American Dietetics Association. The Registered Dietitian will work closely with our CNO and Director of Food Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
• Maintain current registration with the American Dietician Association as a Registered Dietitian
• Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• One year of clinical dietitian in a health care environment
• Prior work with a mental health population
• Knowledge of age appropriate nutritional assessments and screenings
• Knowledge of nutritional counseling and education
• Knowledge of dietary planning
• Knowledge of food and drug interactions

Responsibilities

• Assessing and supervising the nutritional need of the patients
• Providing age- and developmentally-appropriate diet planning
• Providing education
• Assuring quality nutritional care is provided to all patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System and the American Dietetics Association
• Working closely with our CNO and Director of Food Services

What This Job Offers

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