We offer an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and highly qualified professional treatment team.
Four Winds Saratoga is a Joint Commission accredited, private psychiatric hospital located in Saratoga County, one half hour north of Albany, New York. We are one of the leading specialized providers of inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents in the Northeast. In addition to the Child and Adolescent Service, Four Winds also provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment services for adults. We are looking for a Dietitian to join our team. Qualified candidates must be a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and certified in NYS with at least 3 years previous experience in a hospital setting. The Dietitian will perform the key functions of nutrition care according to system policy including nutrition screening, assessment, development of care plan, and follow-up monitoring/reassessment of patient identified to be at risk. Will develop, implement and promote quality services based on client expectations and needs. Preferred experience to include running groups, patient education and eating disorder treatment programs. Excellent clinical and communication skills; ability to work independently and effective organizational/time management skills are necessary. Must be able to apply knowledge in an age appropriate manner while working with both inpatient and outpatient populations. Flexibility with schedule is a must to cover for our full- and part-time dietitians as needed. Increased hours will be given to cover for a maternity leave. This temporary position has the potential to grow into a full-time permanent opportunity in the future.