Lead Registered Dietitian

Lead Registered Dietitian Columbiana, AL 35051 Apply Overview Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Category Health Care Apply Lead Registered Dietitian Why You Will Love Working with Us! Magnolia Creek treats women with eating disorders who also struggle with co-occurring disorders. Our evidence-based methods take a whole-person approach to achieve recovery. Magnolia Creek is peacefully situated on thirty-six wooded acres. The property has a private lake, walking trails, outdoor therapy areas, a firepit, and recovery garden. Our residents live in a comfortable, home-like environment where they feel safe and supported. Columbiana is commutable from Shelby, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Alabaster, Pelham, and commute is against traffic from Birmingham area. What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life & ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored

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Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave How You will Contribute The Registered Dietitian will provide care in addressing the nutritional needs of the population of clients at Magnolia Creek in an individual and group setting. Essential Responsibilities Provides consultation with appropriate Magnolia Creek staff in screening client applications for the treatment program(s) based on nutritional status and making appropriate recommendations accordingly. Conducts initial nutritional assessments with each new client, including diet history, dietary preferences, weights, nutritional risk and eating disorder behaviors. Sets weekly schedules for the clients as it relates to nutritional needs and will have input into the individual treatment plans. Writes orders for meal plans, supplementation, protocols and special dietary needs. Consults with the physicians on an as needed basis to ensure that the nutritional needs of individual clients are being met. Educates and counsels clients to increase awareness of the importance of nutritionally balanced diets in achieving good health and recovery. Formulates an individualized meal plan, nutritional care plan and set weight goals with each client. Adjust nutrition care plans with the clients as needed. The incumbent will supervise meals/snacks and portioning as deemed necessary. S/he will provide on-going nutritional consultations to clients and their families based on individual dietary needs. Evaluates and monitors clients compliance with their meal planning, provides grocery store education (including grocery store challenge). Maintains contact with clients outpatient dietitian to provide updates on progress and recommendations for discharge. Conducts nutrition group, cooking group, and physical activity groups, as well as, conducting the nutrition talk during Family Days and conduct individual weekly or twice weekly sessions with the clients. Responsible for proper documentation and charting and ensure that all documentation is completed in a timely manner. Approves menus and snacks for the clients and ensures that the quality and quantity of food is adequate and works closely with the dietary care specialist team in meal planning for client including food preferences and allergens. Set up aftercare as it pertains to nutrition. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to Magnolia Creeks Mission and population. Qualifications What We're Seeking Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major in nutrition/dietetics or a related field; Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; 1-year clinical experience with eating disorders strongly preferred; 1 plus years' experience in health-care setting, Alabama Certified Dietitian preferred. Other Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance. Magnolia Creek Treatment Center provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Magnolia Creek Treatment Center reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will." Share job details to