Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Renfrew Center of Boston, MA offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Registered Dietitian to work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients’ lives.
The Renfrew Center’s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life.
Our commitment to you – We are committed to providing every employee the opportunity for personal and professional development through :
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare benefits
- Vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
- Continuing education (CE) programs and training
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
Position Responsibilities :
Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admissionCounsels’ patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts group nutrition discussionsPrepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concernsProvides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populationsProvides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds / meetings and as requestedDemonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health informationParticipates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activitiesMonitors meals and snacks, including eating / modeling normal eating with eating disordered patientsRequirements :
Education, Competencies and Credentials :
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Bachelor’s degree or equivalency from an accredited program through ACEND, Graduate degree preferredLicensed in Massachusetts as Dietitian / Nutritionist ;1-year experience working as a Registered Dietitian; ideally in the field of eating disorders, preferred.Strong interest in working in the field of eating disorders and behavioral health nutrition.food service handling license, if required by the state, or will obtain upon hireHours : 40 hours per week; M - F. Requires up to one evening per week.
The Renfrew Center provides cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender, and non-binary individuals with the tools they need to succeed — in recovery and in life. Offering a warm, nurturing environment, Renfrew’s treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, a feminist-relational approach, and the belief that every person needs to actively participate in their own recovery.