Registered Dietitian at Amae Health

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dietary Counseling, Patient Care, Behavioral Assessments, Health Coaching, Nutrition, Team Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practices, Patient Empowerment, Wellness Activities, Data-Driven Care, Research Participation, Interpersonal Skills, Lifestyle Changes, Mindfulness, Medication Adherence, Physical Exercise

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Transforming the lives of those affected by severe mental illness At Amae Health, we are dedicated to helping the 15.4 million Americans living with severe mental illness (SMI) lead stable, meaningful lives, while ending the cycle of repeat hospitalizations. In partnership with some of the nation’s top academic medical centers we’ve pioneered an innovative outpatient care model that combines compassionate, in-person psychiatric care with comprehensive wraparound support. Our integrated care teams — including psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, health coaches, and peer support specialists — work together to treat the whole person via a unique model, addressing physical, mental, and social needs in unison. By caring for every aspect of our patients’ well-being, we help them not just survive, but truly thrive. Amae Health is a Series B venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to becoming the nation's center of excellence for individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI). Backed by top-tier venture capital firms and strategic healthcare investors, we collaborate with prestigious health systems including NewYork-Presbyterian, Stanford Healthcare, and Cedars-Sinai, underscoring our commitment to fundamentally transforming mental health care delivery at scale. We’re Hiring! We are looking for a full time Registered Dietitian to join our team onsite at our new clinic opening soon in Brooklyn. This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team committed to providing personalized, compassionate and high-quality SMI care. The Opportunity: Dietitians at Amae are a critical part of our patient’s care journey, supporting their physical health as well as their mental health. Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Dietitian is accountable for assessing clients’ physical health, and developing comprehensive health plans that focus on lifestyle changes across the physical-mental health spectrum - inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, financial health, relationship health, and treatment compliance. Via individual and group coaching sessions, our goal is to help patients maintain their treatment goals, and give them the tools to reduce stress and improve mindfulness, nutrition and medication adherence and increase physical exercise. About You: Human-centered and empathetic, you take an individualized and patient centered approach to your work. You are passionate about educating and empowering patients, and take great pride in seeing how evidence-based dietary guidance can drastically improve the quality of life for complex patient populations. You are a team-player, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about being part of a team that is redefining how we care for patients with SMI. What You’ll Work On: Patient Care and Support Utilizing evidence-based nutrition practices, provide dietary counseling and support to patients with severe mental illness within a clinical setting Conduct behavioral assessments to understand patients health and behavioral needs, and coordinate tailored health coaching plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessment Implement coaching plans by using behavior change principles to identify patient barriers and develop ways to overcome those barriers Support behavioral interventions related to dietician/nutritionist-lead dietary modification plans. Monitor and evaluate patient interventions and outcomes, and adapt and modify as needed to support the patient's care journey. Wellness and Engagement Lead daily and weekly group activities to incorporate light movement and physical wellness into care plans for our members Collaboration and Communication Coordinate with the psychiatrist, therapists, and support teams to provide feedback on patient goal attainment and clinical issues Data-Driven Care and Research Participate in research projects, working with patients and research teams to implement and acquire outcome data regarding therapeutic dietary interventions (e.g.. Ketogenic diets). What You’ll Have: 2+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, working with complex patient populations, preferably in the mental health space Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related area from an ACEND-accredited program, along with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Solid understanding of basic workplace technology, and an interest in utilizing technology to improve outcomes for patients What We Provide: Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans Employee Assistance Program 401(k) FSA & HSA savings programs Short & long-term disability Pre-tax commuter assistance program Paid time off Parental Leave - 12 weeks for birth and non birth parent Continuing Education reimbursement & time off 11 company holidays Amae Health is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Base compensation for this role is $70,000-$95,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, job related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications, degrees, licensures, and specific work location. More About Amae: 'Amae', pronounced ‘Ah-mai’, is a Japanese concept meaning the need to be in good favor with, and the ability to depend on, the people around oneself. It reflects our core belief that a strong support system is essential to build people up, strengthen their will to carry on and even to thrive in life. This mentality applies across our whole company – from the patients we serve to the team we’re building. We’re a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) that provides outpatient psychiatric and primary care health services through value-based care arrangements. Our model’s success is predicated upon achieving outcomes for our patients, not on the volume of services provided. Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will provide dietary counseling and support to patients with severe mental illness, developing comprehensive health plans that address physical and mental health needs. They will also lead group activities and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor and evaluate patient interventions.