Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Company: Integrative Life Network
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Certified in the State of Tennessee Provides nutrition counseling, nutrition groups and experiential events to ILC clients and oversees the nutritional aspects of client care. Partners with clients and their clinical team to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues related to disordered eating behaviors or other nutrition-related physical and mental health conditions. Eagerly engages clients in identifying issues, options, and desired outcomes. Develops a clear picture of the needs and best options from the client's perspective. Reports to Director of Operations. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee, or eligible, with temporary license issued within 3 months of employment and license within 6 months of employment. 2 years of experience working with clients/patients Interest in working with clients with mental health, substance use, and/or disordered eating difficulties Bachelor’s degree in health and/or nutrition-related field Part time – Hours may vary outside traditional working hours to accommodate program schedule and clients’ needs. Completes nutrition assessment within 24 hours of admission to assigned clients. Establishes appropriate meal plans and nutrition-related clinical goals based on individual client needs. Works in cooperation with medical team to address client needs. Maintains a schedule for sessions and meetings with clients at the frequency indicated by their nutrition care plan. Documents client sessions in the medical record according to ILC policy. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients, including rapport, therapeutic boundaries, and a working alliance towards treatment goals. Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans to facilitate clients' progress. Focuses on results and desired treatment outcomes and how best to achieve them. Looks for opportunities to help advance treatment and responds to treatment plan setbacks. Updates treatment plans with measurable objectives, nutrition related assignments, discharge planning, and notation of progress. Reassesses nutritional needs on an ongoing basis and presents recommendations to treatment team at weekly treatment team meetings. Coordinates care with families or other support people and the client's outpatient dietitian as appropriate. Involves families as needed in coordination with the primary therapist and client care coordinator. Demonstrates ability to build rapport with families, provides education to families or relevant support people as needed. Completes nutrition discharge plans for clients. Establishes referrals for outpatient dietitians. Collaborates with supervisor to develop, review, and update nutrition- and meal-related educational materials to meet the needs of clients and direct care staff. Facilitates group nutrition education tailored to the specific client group needs. Communicate regularly with direct care and culinary staff regarding clients’ nutritional needs. Provides directions to staff regarding problem solving nutritional concerns. Communicates clients’ meal plan, food allergies, and any other special nutrition instructions clearly to the culinary and direct care staff. Demonstrates ability to work in a cooperative manner as a team member. Demonstrates ability to problem solve issues with coworkers and refrain from involvement in negative talk regarding patients or coworkers. Communicates concerns regarding policies, working conditions, patients, or coworkers through appropriate channels. Demonstrates dependability through attendance and punctuality. Accountable; takes initiative and ownership of issues. Presents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace, and facilitate change Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to ILC clinical, administrative and staff policies

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