Seeking registered dietitian (RD/RDN) or registration-eligible intern (plan to take the RDN licensure exam within 6 months of hire date) for growing dietitian practice specializing in eating disorders and mental health disorders in the greater Los Angeles area. Part-time positions (with opportunities to transition to full-time in the future) with hours individualized to your needs, Monday-Saturday; RD-eligible applicants are only eligible to work part-time hours until passing exam. Anticipated hiring timeline September-November 2022. Ideal candidate able to work at 1-2 of our office locations (current locations are DTLA, West Los Angeles, Torrance, Mission Hills, and Whittier). This is NOT a remote position.
Preferred candidate will also have personal/professional interest in treating clients with eating disorders, chemical dependency issues, and mental health diagnoses that are impacting physical/nutritional health or well-being. Prior experience with these populations is not required but a desire to learn and develop a unique skill-set particular to working with these populations is a must. Client population is a mix of mental health cases and general nutrition cases (diabetes, weight management, etc.).
Job Description:
– Provides one-on-one nutrition counseling for clients at the outpatient level of care
– Supports clients in adopting an intuitive eating, all-foods-fit philosophy with an emphasis on medical stability, empowerment and self-worth
– Maintains professional and therapeutic boundaries with clients
– Follows Best-Practice guidelines for collaboration with a client’s outpatient team, as needed
– Assists with administrative tasks
– Collaborate and communicate with colleagues in a supportive, constructive work environment
– Participates in supervision hours for training in the treatment of specialized populations, as needed
– Complies with all HIPAA laws and regulations
Required qualifications:
– Education: Bachelor’s degree at minimum
– Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship (verification documentation required upon hire)
– RD/RDN licensure, OR registration eligible and planning to take the exam within 6 months of hiring date
– Maintains updated registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the duration of contract
– Interest in working with mental health populations; willingness to learn how to take a relational approach to counseling practice
– Calm, compassionate demeanor in engaging with clients/patients
– Ability to self-manage time efficiently in the process of providing quality care
– Effective and responsive in communicating with clients and colleagues
– Willingness to learn on the job, receive and implement feedback from peers, and engage in a continual professional learning process
– Desire to participate in a collaborative team dynamic
Preferred qualifications:
– 1 year eating disorder, behavioral health nutrition, or individual counseling experience (such as WIC, outpatient hospital counseling, tech in treatment center, etc.)
– If in recovery yourself, 1 year minimum of recovery time is encouraged
– Desire to pursue CEDRD credential
– familiarity with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size concepts and application
– Willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours
ALL APPLICANTS:
– please provide a resume detailing all relevant work, education, and volunteer experience
– please provide a cover letter detailing why you are looking to become a part of this particular work environment, population, and community. Letters that are clearly a generic “cut and paste” of a letter submitted elsewhere are unlikely to be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All California Department of Public Health regulations regarding COVID precautions pertaining to healthcare organizations are strictly followed.
Application Question(s):
- Of the office locations available, please list all possible locations where you are able to commit to working long-term (DTLA, West Los Angeles, Torrance, Mission Hills, Whittier)
- How many hours per week are you ideally looking to work? Please provide a range if applicable.
- What is the earliest date you would be able to start?
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Behavioral health/eating disorders: 1 year (Preferred)
- counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RDN Licensure (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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