Licensed Dietitian

ABOUT NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

LICENSED DIETICIAN GENERAL SUMMARY


Dietitian is responsible for consulting, advising and giving instructions to the Food Service Coordinator, dietary staff, Medical Director and Program Managers to ensure that quality Food Services are consistently being provided . After each visit, Dietician will complete an assessment on the Quality Assurance Report form in the areas of patron satisfaction, quality food production, patient nutritional status, and safety and sanitation practices, then will review findings and recommendations with the Quality Assurance Director.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• In conjunction with the Food Service Coordinator, monitors the activities of the Food Service components to ensure the nutritional needs of clients are met in accordance with physicians' orders, the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Organization and Florida Administrative Codes.
• Assists in the annual updates of departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in the planning and conducting of in-service programs and staff development for Agency personnel and clients
• Assists in the planning of menus and therapeutic diets and approves all menus at least annually. Periodically reviews menus and replaces those items that are deemed unpopular.
• Monitors that foods are prepared and served with regard to nutritive value, flavor, appearance and appropriate temperatures. .
• Consults with Program Managers of the ASU, SRT, TGH, CCSU, DETOX Units and Medical Director to discuss concerns specific to their departments and/or client's nutritional needs, then documents those concerns. A minimum of one Inpatient unit shall be inspected quarterly with all Units inspected at a minimum of annually.
• In addition to completing the QA Report, maintains accurate and current records of dates, times, and length of visits and work performed in the facility, as required by the FL Department of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
• Performs all other responsibilities required of a qualified consultant dietitian as set forth in any other federal or state laws, statues, or regulations, including, but not limited to 65D-30, 65E-12, F.S. 397, F.S 394, as enacted or may be enacted or amended.
• Will be available to the Agency during any and all state and federal inspections and accreditation, as requested by the Agency.

Requirements

• Dietitian must maintain a current Florida Nutritional Dietician (ND) License and an active registration with the Commission on Dietitian Registration, both of which must be on file with the HR Department at all times.
• Dietitian must have knowledge of the nutritional needs of clients with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
• Dietitian will stay current in the development of food items and equipment.
• Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: