Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dietetics, Eating Disorders, Food Services, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Military, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Weight Management
What We Treat
A full range of mental health and addiction care including:
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Suicidal and Homicidal Ideations, Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
Our Programs
Full continuum of care including:
- 24/7 crisis care and assessment
- Inpatient mental health treatment
- Inpatient drug and alcohol detox and rehab
- Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
- Virtual assessments and outpatient care
Populations Served
- Adults
- Children and adolescents
- Military and veterans
- First responders and frontline professionals (Help for Heroes program)
Position Summary
Plans, coordinates, and implements nutritional therapy services for assigned patient populations within a behavioral health setting.
Essential Functions
- Assesses patient nutritional status and identifies individual dietary needs
- Develops, implements, and monitors patient-specific nutrition care plans
- Evaluates patient responses to nutrition interventions and adjusts plans accordingly
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate medical nutrition therapy
- Partners with departmental leadership to ensure nutritionally appropriate menus, food selections, and services for patients and visitors
- Provides education, training, and counseling to patients, staff, and community members on topics such as eating disorders, weight management, and therapeutic diets
- Supports organizational initiatives related to nutrition, wellness, and patient outcomes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field (required)
- Experience: Clinical nutrition experience preferred, particularly in behavioral health or acute care settings
License & Certifications
- Licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky (required)
- Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) (required)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Reports To
Business Office Supervisor
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
EEOC Statement:
Springstone is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.