Registered Dietitian (part-time or full-time) at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

49.63

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Nutritional Services, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Patient Health Outcomes, Dietary Regulations

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification. Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community. By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day. BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions. Compassion Acceptance Respect Empowerment Sincerity Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care. This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Job Summary The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring nutritional services and medical nutrition therapy for patients in an acute psychiatric hospital setting. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, dietary staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient health outcomes while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body standards. Wage Range: $38.88-$49.63/hr WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma and an appropriate degree and/or license/certification as defined below, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work. If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on serving the dietary needs of those experiencing human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field. Minimum Work Experience Knowledge of TJC, Federal, and State (CDPH) dietary regulations. Minimum of 1 one year of clinical nutrition experience. Required Licenses/Certifications CPR (Current), Handle with Care (Prior to completion of orientation). Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN). Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community. *Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include: Paid Time Off over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!! Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Accident Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Discounted Meals Employee Assistance Program TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

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Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring nutritional services and medical nutrition therapy for patients. This position collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient health outcomes.