Job Summary:

Join our dynamic outpatient mental health clinic as a Registered Dietitian, where you will play a vital role in improving clients’ overall well-being through personalized nutrition care.

JFS recognizes that nutrition plays an important role in addressing mental health. The Clinical Nutritionist will work with a client’s integrated treatment team to support a holistic approach to wellness.

In this impactful position, you will assess clients’ nutritional needs, develop tailored care plans, and provide expert guidance to support mental health and physical wellness. Your expertise will help empower individuals on their journey toward healthier lifestyles, fostering positive change and long-term recovery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate nutritional status, including dietary habits, medical history, and lifestyle factors
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans aligned with mental health treatment goals and medical conditions
• Develop meal plans for those with limited income and/or accessing the JFS food pantry
• Provide education on nutrition principles, weight management, and healthy eating habits to support mental wellness in a group setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition strategies into overall treatment plans
• Monitor client progress through follow-up consultations and adjust care plans as needed for optimal outcomes
• Document all assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Advise agency on billing best practices for nutritional services
• Community outreach which may include developing presentations and outreach initiatives

Skills

• Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, and dietetics principles applicable to mental health populations
• Familiar with health coaching techniques to motivate behavioral change and weight loss goals
• Involves client’s family/significant other in education as needed and appropriate.
• Adapts and develops nutrition education materials and techniques to accomplish client goals.
• Seeks to participate in care coordination meetings.
• Contributes to the nutrition education of allied health professionals in the agency

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and provide annual verification
• At least one year of nutritional counseling experience with individuals
• State Dietary License as required by state
• Understanding of the intersect between mental health and dietetics
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated dietetics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Remains up to date on advances in nutrition and diet therapy through continuing education

Apply to: jfsjobs@jfsclifton.org

About JFS

Jewish Family Service of Clifton-Passaic (JFS) is a fast-growing mental health and social services agency, developing new programs and hiring additional staff. Staff enjoy working here because of the high clinical caliber, ongoing trainings, excellent supervisors and warm, supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive array of programs that address the community’s needs and challenges across the life span. The interdisciplinary teams include psychiatric providers, art therapists, social workers and psychologists. Our wraparound social services include case management, financial assistance, vocational support, and crisis intervention.

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