Dietitian/Senior Dietitian

For over 15 years, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate licensed Dietitian/Senior Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary New York City team and contribute to our goal of making a difference.

With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB). We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry. With competitive salaries between $65,000 and $75,000 (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

What You Will Do

• Provides individual nutritional counseling for clients.
• Facilitates didactic and skill-based groups (i.e. psycho-education, meal planning. grocery shopping, and experiential food activities) on-site and off-site in the community, as clinically indicated.
• Co-facilitates process groups about food, eating, and body image.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and uses treatment plan to inform all nutrition and exercise services.
• Conducts Nutritional Assessments of all newly admitted clients.
• Maintains caseload of clients who need regularly planned and scheduled meal planning and dietitian support.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new nutrition and fitness groups.
• Participates in marketing initiatives and meetings as needed.
• Communicates with all referral sources and coordinates care with external providers on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and up to date charts that are in compliance with expectations and standards.
• Participates in Chart and Utilization Reviews as needed and instructed by Operations.
• Participates in weekly supervision with Supervising Dietitian, four times a week group supervision, and co-facilitator supervision as indicated by direct supervisor.
• Manages and oversees ordering and stocking of food for the site.
• Work up to 2 evenings per week.
• Able to work weekend programming on a rotational basis.
  
  

What You Need To Qualify

• Registered Dietitian license required.
• The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a clinical / behavioral health setting.
• EDO experience preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• Spotlight: The Dorm Clinic . As a full time employee of The Dorm, our clinicians are invited to participate in The Dorm Clinic: our in-house group practice that provides clients and families continued individual psychotherapy. Our clinicians are compensated at a rate of $125/hr in addition to their full time salary and benefits!
• Unlimited PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best
• Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years
• Free in-house clinical trainings , DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Long term treatment model: Form deep therapeutic alliances and be a bigger part of your clients’ journeys (average client length of stay is 12 months)
• Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of NYC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting
• Limitless opportunities to expand your therapeutic impact : work with our research team; support our groundbreaking student scholarship program; be featured in the media on topics that matter or pilot a new treatment group — At The Dorm, it's all possible!
• We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization
  
  

The Dorm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.