Outpatient Behavioral Mental Health Dietitian

Job Summary We’re looking for a true All‑Star Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary Behavioral & Mental Health team and help change the trajectory of kids’ lives. In this role you will provide specialized outpatient nutrition assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 21) with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. You will deliver non‑stigmatizing, developmentally appropriate nutrition care across the weight spectrum, including individualized meal planning, growth curve and malnutrition assessment, weight restoration/stabilization goals, and evaluation of compensatory exercise behaviors. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists, psychologists, psychiatry providers, and consulting medical providers to monitor nutritional and medical risk while utilizing standardized eating disorder measures, and helping to determine appropriate level of care. Additionally, this role provides ongoing nutrition counseling, meal support/coaching, and caregiver‑focused interventions, as well as food exposures as appropriate as informed by Family‑Based Treatment (FBT), CBT, and CBT‑E. Schedule & Shift Shift Days: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Shift Start Time: 8:00AM. Shift End Time: 5:00AM. Schedule is 20hours/week with flexibility Monday‑Friday, including at least one later clinic day to accommodate after‑school appointments. Responsibilities Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards. Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy, determining necessary changes. Instructs patient and family about nutritional therapy incorporating age‑appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family. Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required. Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work‑related activities. Participates as member of interdisciplinary team. Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students. Maintains professional development responsibilities. Performs other responsibilities as required, including committee involvement and participations. Qualifications 4years of experience in pediatric clinical nutrition. Candidates may apply with up to 2years of adult inpatient nutrition support experience. Minimum 2years’ experience providing nutrition care to patients with eating disorders, preferably in pediatric or adolescent settings. Experience with Family‑Based Treatment (FBT)–informed, CBT, or CBT‑E–informed nutrition interventions and a non‑stigmatizing, developmentally appropriate approach to care across the weight spectrum. Specialty certification encouraged: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or other Commission on Dietetic Registration specialty certification. Education & Certification Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, or related field. Registration in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in Georgia. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Location Primary Location: 1605 Chantilly Dr NE. Equal Opportunity Employer Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr