Registered Dietitian at Amae Health

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Counseling, Patient Support, Behavior-Change Strategies, Interdisciplinary Care Coordination, Wellness Programming, Empathy, Team Collaboration, Evidence-Based Guidance, Health Assessments, Lifestyle Changes, Mindfulness, Nutrition Interventions, Therapeutic Dietary Protocols, Communication Skills, Technology Utilization

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 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 at our first clinic opening in the Boston area! 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: Clinical Nutrition & Patient Support Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to patients with severe mental illness. Conduct assessments to identify health and behavioral needs and create individualized coaching plans. Implement behavior-change strategies, address barriers, and adjust plans based on patient progress. Support dietary and nutrition-led interventions in partnership with dietitians/nutritionists. Wellness Programming Lead daily and weekly group activities that promote light movement, physical wellness, and healthy routines. Interdisciplinary Care Coordination Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and care teams to share updates on patient goals, progress, and clinical considerations. Participate in research initiatives by implementing therapeutic dietary protocols (e.g., ketogenic interventions) and collecting outcome data. What You’ll Have: 2+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, working with complex patient populations, preferably in the mental health space A bachelor’s degree and a master’s/graduate degree, completion of an ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice, and 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

Dietitians at Amae are responsible for assessing clients’ physical health and developing comprehensive health plans that focus on lifestyle changes. They provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and support dietary interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.