Dietitian – Psychiatry

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are looking for a Dietitian for the employee wellness program MyWay to Health. This position will include meeting with employee participants to develop plans for healthy eating and physical activity to achieve their weight loss goals.

Job Description

• Successfully complete training in the MyWay to Health curriculum and behavior change approach to wellness.
• Conduct individual sessions with participants to help them identify and work towards their health and wellness goals.
• Analyze participant food records and make suggestions to help them with individual nutritional needs.
• Prepare post-session notes and send individualized emails and relevant resources following each session.
• Connect participants with resources at Washington University and the community.
• Manage participant data and generate reports in several online platforms.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Collect, manage, and transfer patient data in accordance with HIPAA and other human subjects regulations.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, staff, and supervisors.
• Schedule individual sessions, develop workshops, cooking demonstrations, and various marketing events.
• Contribute to the development of the program and honor reasonable requests to help out the MyWay to Health staff, Wellness Connection team, and participants.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Dietetics

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's level registered dietitian (M.S. or a graduate degree in a related field), with course work in nutrition, psychology, counseling, or another health-related field.
• ServSafe certification preference or willing to obtain.
• Two years of operational experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Conducting Interviews, Database Management, Data Organization, Detail-Oriented, Dietary Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Offices, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Professional Etiquette

Grade

C10

Salary Range

$52,600.00 - $78,900.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email[email protected]or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.