​Belmont Behavioral Health System currently has an open position for a full-time Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian will serve as an expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease.

This is a standard 9 - 5 opening with great benefits which include but is not limited to:

• $2500 Sign-On Bonus!!!
• Great insurance plan
• Robust PTO and Holiday Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Recognition Programs 
  
• Facility Sponsored Special Events for our Staff

Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• ​Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.  
• ​Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements. 
• ​Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.  
• ​Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation. 
• ​Review and approve menus developed by the facility.  

• ​Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life. 
• ​Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.  
• ​Participate in treatment team as appropriate. 
• ​Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.  
• ​Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.  

• ​Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.   

• ​Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.  

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​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services. 
• ​ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility. 

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