Job Description

The DIETETIC INTERN is responsible for overseeing the Dietary component in tandem with their Dietary Supervisor and the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes clinical documentation throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with clients and families/loved ones.
• Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
• Determine and implement adequate individualized meal plan for all clients at Discovery Behavioral Health
• Conducts a 45-minute dietary session one time/week for each client.
• Facilitates all required groups: Dietary Exposure Group, Menu Planning Group, Restaurant Exposure Group, and in some cases, Group Cook Night.
• Prepares Cycle Menu dinner 1-2 times per week.
• Works with Facility Manager to complete diet tech hiring processes.
• Supports and mentors the diet techs at the facility.
• Manages the dietary budget each month by completing the Dietary Budget Report.
• Utilizes the Dietary Workbook/dietary assignments and integrates ERP interventions with each client.
• Attends scheduled supervision calls with the Director of Dietary Services.
• Conducts dietary training when needed in the monthly staff meetings.
• Aids in conducting bi-monthly (2 times per month) kitchen audits.
• Ensures the dietary component follows Department of Health and Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Able to lead (with a therapist in attendance) a Therapeutic Family Meal (adolescents)/Support Meal (adults).
• Supervises and ensures rotation of emergency supply every 6 months.
• Submits monthly expenses to the Program Director
• Determines weight goal in collaboration with medical doctor according to protocol and implements meal plans to support the weight goal.
• Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones.
• Facilitates multi-family, family program and/or family weekend.
• Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of 1x per week.
• Able to present and manage cases in a knowledgeable and professional manner to make sufficient gains so that sustained post-discharge progress can occur.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.
• Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours as needed.
• Completes all the responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian outlined in the RD Manual.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center For Discovery treatment programs.
• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict Health At Every Size and the Discovery All Foods Fit model.
• Full adherence to the Discovery Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated trainings.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Complies with Discovery Behavioral Health dress code.
• Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and non-judgmental attitude.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, including but not limited to attending monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the Treatment Team.
• Has basic knowledge and ability to support Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.
• Serves as a positive role model to employees, clients, and guests through a caring and professional attitude.
• Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner as assigned.
• Be aware of and maintain professional and personal boundaries at all times.
• Provides quality customer service in all interactions.
• Willingness to evaluate personal processes and receive constructive feedback to remain professional.
• Must be able to work with and communicate with persons with differing multicultural backgrounds.
• Completes all the responsibilities outlined in the Primary Therapist manual.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION THAT WILL WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY.  For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with appropriate emphasis in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship; RD Exam eligible
• Must have a servsafe certification in order.
• One-year experience preferred in dietary services.
• Must possess a current Driver’s License and be in good standing
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a
• general office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/