Registered Dietitian Hartford Details

Registered Dietitian Hartford

The MENTOR Network - Hartford, CT

Employment Type : Full-Time

MENTOR South Bay, a part of The MENTOR Network, is a community-based, behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services including adult behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, children’s behavioral health, autism services, and early childhood services.

Registered Dietitian: Responsible for coordinating treatment and implementing services for assigned clients (including outreach visits) as a member of a multi-disciplinary Early Childhood Services team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide outreach services to children and families in relation to nutrition related issues.

Conduct nutrition assessments, review individual child and family nutrition and develop individual nutrition plans. Provide nutrition education, training and counseling to families and staff Consult with team members in the development of individualized plans and multidisciplinary services for assigned clients Maintain client records completely and accurately to include IFSP’s with full assessment of client functioning and goals, documentation of client progress in the program, records of required contact with collaterals and family members, documentation of arena assessments and documentation of DPH forms and regulations regarding intake and discharge of clients

• Complete billing documentation according to schedule established by the company
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines according to their respective disciplines
• Keep supervisor informed of progress of all clients
• Meet direct service requirements based on part time or full time status, as designated
• Adhere to provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic
• Adhere to clinical recommendations from clinical administration
• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters

Remain compliant with billing and documentation in accordance with direct service requirement Conduct visits with clients and relevant collaterals in natural environments according to the needs of the child and family Lead or co-lead groups within Early Childhood standards according to program needs and design (both child and parent focused)

• Develop group curricula for assigned groups as applicable.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and in-service training as required
• Participate in program development and team goals

Obtain necessary certifications as required (i.e. DEEC, EI certifications, etc.) and maintain licensure as applicable. Maintain contact with site and clients by checking voicemail and emails daily.

• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Nutrition
Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration /Division of Professional Licensure.

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The MENTOR Network is a national network of local health and human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services. At The MENTOR Network, our core values—Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Growth—and the behaviors that define them, guide how we interact with each other and how we approach our work. As an organization of people serving people in nearly 40 states, you’ll have opportunities from coast to coast.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets