Description

Eliot is seeking a Registered Dietitian experienced with nutritional goal setting and how mental health can impact it. We are a leading human services organization focused on two things: making a difference in clients' lives and the lives of our employees. Our ideal candidate will be driven, with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and with the ACCS Team. Applicants must have an understanding of nutrition intervention in the context of mental and behavioral health. The Mental Health Division provides an integrated and comprehensive network of services to adults with psychiatric disabilities that are evidence based, provide rehabilitation and hope to those in services.

Located in Acton. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm, Salary: $57,680.00.

Eliot is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian with outstanding skills, experience with nutritional goal setting in mental and behavioral health. The candidate will be empathetic and motivated to improve the lives of adults with mental illnesses. Our ideal candidate will be driven, with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and fellow ACCS Team Members.

Eliot is a leading human services organization focused on two things: making a difference in the lives of the clients we serve and making a difference in the lives our employees. When you work at Eliot, you help to empower individuals every day in their journeys of recovery and wellness. The Mental Health Division provides an integrated and comprehensive network of services to adults with psychiatric disabilities that are evidence based, provide rehabilitation and hope to those in services. Eliot is known for our innovative clinical approach, high quality clinical training and for having the most talented people in community behavioral health services.

We are committed to employee growth & retention by offering a comprehensive total rewards package including but not limited to:

• 75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance

• 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually

• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match

• 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• 100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

• $3000 Employee Referral Bonus

• $3000 Annual Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

• Opportunities for growth internally within our 100+ programs across Massachusetts

• FSA, Dependent Care, transportation reimbursement

• Comprehensive Staff Orientation, Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance

  Responsibilities:

• Provide education and consultation to Persons specific to their health, diet, nutrition and level of activity.

• Provide 1:1 support in developing plans for Persons related to their health, diet, exercise and nutrition that are realistic in terms of individual preferences, budgetary constraints, needs and abilities to achieve goals.

• Collaborate with ACCS staff to support intervention follow through to promote achievement of identified goals.

• Work closely with ACCS staff to identify nutrition-related goals and establish identified goals within Individualized Action Plans.

• Develop and implement creative problem solving and nutrition intervention in the context of mental and behavioral health convers.

• Develop and conduct nutrition groups and trainings for Persons and staff in general areas of health and wellness including nutrition and exercise.

• Support GLE programs in house meal planning and preparation of nutritious meals in collaboration with residents.

• Support persons with high medical nutrition risk by meeting with them and their team directly, assisting them with follow-through of nutrition interventions to achieve their goals.

• Conduct nutrition screenings, assessment, and documentation in a timely manner and according to client risk level.

• Facilitate care coordination with GLE and other care providers.

  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

  Salary: $57,680.00 salary

  Location: Community based services provided in the Metro Suburban region with the office in Lexington, MA. Car and Driver's license is required. Mileage reimbursed for community visits.

  Must have at least two years of experience working with people with disabilities, preferably people with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

  Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Dietitian/Nutritionist

• Bachelors

Experience

Preferred

• Must have at least two years of experience working with people with disabilities, preferably people with severe and persistent mental illnesses.