Registered Dietitian

Job Details:

Job Location: Owensboro, KY 42301, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's degree, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day, Job Summary:

Responsible for providing services to include, but not limited to: complete nutritional assessments, provide quarterly kitchen inspections, perform menu spreading, and assist with menus as requested.

Services are provided to the following programs and affiliates in a seven-county area: Daviess, Henderson, Ohio, Webster, Union, Hancock, Mclean counties.

• RVBH Children's Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital
• Phoenix Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Partnership House (Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program)
• Sober Living Homes for Men & Women
• The Jade House
• The Pearl House
• The Amethyst Center
• The Onyx Center
• The Emerald House
• Strategic Partnerships (Adult Residential Housing)
• New Mexico Solutions, via Telehealth
• Sante Fe
• Albuquerque

Essential Functions:

• Conduct budgeting classes with our residential homes
• Assesses nutritional needs of new admissions and long-term clients, as indicated.
• Inspects kitchen and food storage area.
• Provides input into food preparation, service, and storage to assure that federal and state guidelines are being met.
• Performs menu reviews and spreading of menus.
• provides cooking classes regarding proper nutrition to the children at RiverValley Behavioral Health Hospital & Men and Women in our residential homes
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding the nutritional needs of patients.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Choose RiverValley?

RiverValley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Clinical nutrition assessments and individualized nutrition care plans.
• Nutrition counseling and patient education.
• Reviewing medical histories, laboratory results, and dietary needs.
• Experience in hospitals, behavioral health facilities, long-term care, outpatient clinics, or community nutrition programs.
• Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION:

• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in Kentucky

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