The Registered Dietitian is responsible for overseeing the Dietary component in tandem with the Center For Discovery Clinical Model.Responsibilities:Meet with each patient on a weekly basis to implement and manage individualized dietary meal plans including conducting weekly calorie countsConduct Dietary Intake on admitComplete documentation on each client’s progress throughout the treatment experience, making sure that daily progress notes reflect the goals within the treatment planFacilitate Nutrition Groups that are appropriate to the adult and adolescent age groups.Implement one dietary treatment plan for each client within a week of admissionCommunicate with referring and/or outpatient treatment team throughout patients' treatment episodeOversight of Diet Techs to encourage supportive mealtimes and monitoring supplementationCollaborate with the Director of Dietary Services and the treatment team to ensure the best standard of nutrition and dietary services are occurringEnforce dietary program and advise clients appropriately on food choicesDemonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complicationsAbility to implement specific dietary exchange patterns through knowledge of portion size and caloric recommendationsFacilitate family sessions and education; including therapeutic meals; as appropriateCommunication with medical doctor, as needed, regarding any medical problems that may require dietary intervention. Communication with psychiatrist where applicable.Registered dietitian remains appropriately accessible to family members, including weekly communication (phone, email or in person) with parents of adolescents.Participate in on-call rotation as needed (residential level of care only)For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.
