Lead Registered Dietitian - Woodland Hills, United States - Center For Discovery

Center For Discovery

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Woodland Hills, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field.

DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH's eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range:
$75,000-80,000 salary

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

Our Offer to You
We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
Continuing education (CE) programs and training
Weekly training opportunities
Advancement opportunities within the organization

The
Lead Registered Dietitian is responsible to consult in a collaborative fashion with the Director of Nutrition & Wellness, and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurring.

The Lead RD also collaborates with all of the other RDs and Diet Techs (DTs) to ensure that, within the facility, the dietary program is organized and executed to the Discovery's standards.

The RD completes a Dietary Assessment when indicated and directed by the treatment team.

The RD meets with all assigned patients weekly, conducts Nutrition Education Groups and Dietary Experientials and oversees the responsibilities of the Diet Technician.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Dietary Initial Intake Assessment and corresponding documentation within 72 hours of admission, including collecting data related to height, weight medical history, and determine TBW.
Implement one dietary treatment plan for each patient within 72 hours of admission.
Conduct weekly, and discharge sessions with patients. Daily written documentation of each session completed in an appropriate time frame.
Documents each patient's progress throughout the treatment stay according to Center for Discovery documentation guidelines and protocols.
Meet with each assigned patient 12 times per week based on level of care, and implement/manage individualized dietary meal plans to meet patient's needs.
Oversees the kitchen to ensure safety and sanitation
Monitors grocery purchasing for appropriateness with regards to patient needs and budget
Responsible for dietary training within facility

This is a full time position that will work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree with appropriate emphasis and completed accredited dietetic internship
One year experience in dietary counseling, preferred one year experience specifically with treating Eating Disorders as well as some leadership or management experience
Must pass all applicable state background checks.
Must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field. Must be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

**Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.