Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
3 weeks ago
Dietitian II, Eating Disorders
BC Children's Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
What you'll do
Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise of the medical risks and psychopathology of children, adolescents and young adults with eating disorders by maintaining awareness of the significant increased risk or mortality including high suicide risks, and ensuring nutritional assessments include the history of the eating disorder such as binging, purging, starvation, and exercise patterns and physical nutritional assessments include anthropometric measurements and assessment of risk for refeeding syndrome.
Develop and implement individual nutrition care plans based upon comprehensive assessments, utilizing appropriate standards and guidelines, and incorporating individual patient/resident's lifecycle stages, culture, and religion to ensure nutritional requirements are met.
Provide comprehensive individual, family and group counselling to normalize the eating experience by methods such as determining the appropriate counselling methods including cognitive behavioral therapy to identify dysfunctional thoughts regarding food, body image and exercise to support them with the process of change; motivational enhancement therapy for eliciting behaviour change by helping patients/residents to explore and resolve ambivalence; and food related experientials such as progressive responsibility in menu choices, cooking group, and restaurant group.
Manage and monitor the patient/resident response to the nutritional care plan by focusing on issues of disordered thoughts and feelings around food, eating and body image utilizing an advanced understanding of the psychopathology behind the eating disorder, transference, counter-transference and boundary issues; monitoring menus to minimize dysfunctional eating behaviours and challenging patients/residents with new practices to achieve normalization of eating behaviours; and reviewing and adjusting the patient/resident menu selections in order to meet individual goals.
Provide patients/residents and families instruction regarding how to manage the patient/resident's response to the nutrition care plan and their ability to meet goals as inpatients and while transitioning back to the community/home by giving information, providing resource material, answering questions on topics such as limit setting, and modeling appropriate eating behaviours for patients/residents and their parents.
Participate in the triage process, weekly patient/resident care rounds, and team family meetings by providing expert opinion related to the nutritional care of the patient/resident, working collaboratively within an interprofessional environment, and utilizing knowledge of the complexities of eating disorders such as co-morbid illness, medical and psychological complications and boundary issues.
Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient/resident education and nutrition care resources, provide ongoing continuous planning and assessment of treatment protocols and act as a clinical resource person to dietitians, physicians and health care professionals in the province by providing guidance for program delivery and the management of individual cases.
Identify food service requirements for the Eating Disorders patient/resident population treatment to support with program treatment protocols by methods such as, liaising with Food Services provider with respect to day-to-day issues regarding patient/resident menus and monitoring quality and patient/resident satisfaction, and representing Eating Disorders at the monthly review meeting with Food Service provider.
What you bring
**Qualifications**:
Graduation from an academic program in dietetics approved by the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Three (3) years recent, related clinical experience working with the designated patient/resident population within the program (Adult or Child and Youth) with disordered eating plus additional eating disorders or nutrition counselling training (such as the eating disorders boot camp training workshop for professionals, counselling psychology, accredited advanced intensive nutrition counseling course) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Full registration in the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
You will also have
Broad knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice in health and disease.
Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the College of Dietitians of B.C.
Comprehensive knowledge of disordered eating and its effects on nutrition, body composition metabolic parameters, psychopathology, behaviour, including risks of refeeding syndrome, its prevention and treatment.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement and monitor age appropriate therapeutic diets delivered via oral and enteral routes.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement nutrition standards
-
Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
3 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Dietitian II, Eating Disorders** BC Children’s Mental Health Vancouver, BC **What you’ll do** *** - Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise of the medical risks and psychopathology of children, adolescents and young adults with eating disorders by maintaining awareness of the significant increased...
-
Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Dietitian II, Eating Disorders** BC Children’s Mental Health Vancouver, BC **What you’ll do** - Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise of the medical risks and psychopathology of children, adolescents and young adults with eating disorders by maintaining awareness of the significant increased risk or...
-
Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Dietitian II, Eating Disorders** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver BC The Dietitian applies advanced knowledge and skill to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition goals and care plans for children youth and young adults with eating disorders according to best practices which may include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) motivational...
-
Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
6 days ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Dietitian II, Eating Disorders - Looking Glass Team, Woodstone Residence** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver BC The Dietitian applies advanced knowledge and skill to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition goals and care plans for children youth and young adults with eating disorders according to best practices which may include cognitive...
-
Dietitian Ii Eating Disorders
1 week ago
Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full time**Article Flag: Mandatory Vaccination Please Note**: As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be...
-
Dietitian Ii, Eating Disorders
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Job Summary**: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient/resident safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Dietitian working...
-
Therapist, Eating Disorders
7 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Therapist, Eating Disorders with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Therapist, Eating Disorders to join the Vancouver Mental Health Services Eating Disorders team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our...
-
Therapist, Eating Disorders
3 days ago
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Therapist, Eating Disorders with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Therapist, Eating Disorders to join the Vancouver Mental Health Services Eating Disorders team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to...
-
Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders
1 week ago
North Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders to join the Eating Disorder Child & Youth team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Nurse with...
-
Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders
7 days ago
North Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders to join the Eating Disorder Child & Youth team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our...
-
132832 - Nurse (RN) Eating Disorders
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeNurse (RN) Eating DisordersJob ID2024-132832CityNorth VancouverWork Location Youth Mental Health & Addictn Department Eating Disorder Child & Youth Home Worksite 22 - North Shore Mental Health Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.50 Standard Hours / Week 18.75 Job...
-
Psychologist, Eating Disorders
3 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Psychologist, Eating Disorders** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC The Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program provides care to children with eating disorders from BC and the Yukon who are in need of tertiary level support. We provide assessment, recommendations, and treatment for children, youth, and their families, as well as provincial...
-
Psychologist, Eating Disorders
3 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada BC Children's Hospital Full timePsychologist, Eating Disorders BC Children's Hospital Vancouver, BC The Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program provides care to children with eating disorders from BC and the Yukon who are in need of tertiary level support. We provide assessment, recommendations, and treatment for children, youth, and their families, as well as provincial...
-
Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full timeArticle Flag: Mandatory Vaccination Please Note: As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be...
-
Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program
3 days ago
North Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary. Job Summary Job Title: Psychiatrist, Early Psychosis Intervention Program Work Site: 2750 East Hastings Street Status: Part-Time Start Date: February 10, 2025 Compensation Type: Combination Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal...
-
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Social Work Clinician, Mental Health Eating Disorders** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC **What you’ll do** - Provide clinical services based knowledge and expertise by coordinating the treatment, guiding the interdisciplinary team in the clinical care, and collaborating within the interdisciplinary team, and determining when to bring in other...
-
SPO MH 24
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada BC Public Service Agency Full timePosting TitleSPO MH 24 - Eating Disorders ClinicianPosition ClassificationSocial Prog Off (CYMH) R24UnionGEUWork OptionsHybridLocationVictoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) Salary Range$41.6543 - $47.4516 hourly which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*Close Date2/3/2025Job TypeRegular Part TimeTemporary End DateMinistry/OrganizationBC Public Service...
-
Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program
2 weeks ago
North Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary. Job Summary Job Title: Psychiatrist, Early Psychosis Intervention Program Work Site: 2750 East Hastings Street Status: Part-Time Start Date: February 10, 2025 Compensation Type: Combination Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! In accordance with...
-
Dietitian Ii, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time**Dietitian II, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC **What You’ll do**: - As a primary focus, provides nutrition care to patients, conducts nutrition screening and assessment of patients based on established standards and best practice guidelines, physical nutrition assessment, identification of relevant...
-
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timePsychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders ProgramJob ID2025-140671CityNorth VancouverWork Location Mental Health / Substance Use Supplementary Job Title Physicians & Medical Staff - General Adult Psychiatry Labour Agreement Medical Staff Position Type Permanent Job Status Regular Part-Time Job Category Physicians SalaryPlease refer to the information below for...
