Dietician 2

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for development and implementation of individual care plans for low-risk clients and identifying the need for individual care and follow up with a Qualified Nutritionist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete MIS application, certification procedure, and documentation including height, weight, and hemoglobin.
• Evaluate client's nutritional status through dietary assessment and consultants and make recommendations in relation to nutritional needs, family income, cultural food patterns, home facilities, and modifications in diet.
• Follow guidelines supported by a Participant Centered Approach
• Create and tailor a food prescription using the MIS application that is appropriate to the client's needs.
• Document assessments, evaluation, counseling, and referrals on the MIS application.
• Provide educational programs for clients in the form of classes or demonstrations and maintain related files and records.
• Provides all pregnant and breastfeeding women with nutrition education opportunities that promote and support breastfeeding.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and community agencies
• Participate in in-service education and staff meetings
• Attend conferences and meetings needed or required by the position
• May supervise other staff.

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Able to work independently
• Flexible during periods of program change
• Practices professionally in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC regulations.
• Able to perform computer related tasks.
• Special literacy and language skills appropriate to address the culture of the population served by the local agency may be advantageous.

Education Level

Bachelors degree in Dietetics; Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences, Public Health Nutrition; Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition required.

Years of Experience

N/A

Certification/Licensure

Must be either a Registered Nurse (R.N), Qualified Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Registration eligible to write the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Task / Percentage of Time

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving - occasional

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - occasional

Bending - occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.