Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Casa Serena is an eating disorder, mental health and substance use program for women only. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate and innovative individuals to the team at our outpatient facility in the position of Registered Dietitian!

As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We believe in providing our staff with the resources and tools necessary to make a lasting impression on our vulnerable population.

Schedule : Part Time, onsite.

Primary Purpose and Function

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition therapy to clients with eating disorders and co-existing medical conditions and psychiatric diagnoses. This position works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide the most effective and efficient care possible.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Creates therapeutic and individualized client meal plans and conducts individual and group sessions with client based on level of care
• Works closely with team to aid in education and meal plan accuracy for clients
• Leads regular nutrition psycho-education groups focusing on the nutrition philosophy of balancing nourishment and pleasure to help clients restore a positive relationship with both food and body
• Conducts Movement Therapy in accordance with organization's curriculum
• Provides guidance and assists clients with real-life nutrition tasks such as meal planning, kitchen skills, and cooking
• Actively engages in on-going education related to nutrition therapy for the eating disorder population
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Requirements :

Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

Preferred Qualifications