Registered Dietitian

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Position Overview: Newport Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our team! We are committed to serving the complex and multi-dimensional needs of teens seeking residential care for mental health issues. In this vital role, you will provide nutritional support and guidance to both our clients and staff, ensuring that each individual's dietary needs and preferences are understood and addressed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Treatment Teams: Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to contribute to comprehensive care planning.

• Conduct Client Assessments: Perform thorough assessments for clients experiencing disordered eating or challenges related to food and body image, and develop personalized nutrition care plans.

• Provide Consultations: Offer weekly consultations and nutritional guidance to clients, helping them cultivate a healthy relationship with food.

• Team Collaboration: Share insights and recommendations with clinical and culinary teams to ensure cohesive care and meal planning.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all client sessions and assessments in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

• Family and Provider Communication: Communicate with families, previous healthcare providers, and insurance companies as needed to support continuity of care.

• Staff Training: Conduct quarterly training sessions for staff to enhance their understanding of nutritional needs and best practices.

• Community Engagement: Lecture and present on relevant topics in the community as requested, promoting awareness of nutrition and mental health.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Complete advanced coursework at educational institute accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
• Satisfactory completion of CDR test.
• Maintenance of RD Credential.

Compensation for this role ranges from $33.84-41.00 per hour depending on education and experience.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

PTO/Sick

Join Us:

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you're looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.