Dietitian/nutritionist

**Be part of the work that’s changing lives**

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments with clients and their families, including diet histories, obtaining historical growth chart data from primary care doctors, and determining healthy weight range for clients.
- Work with clients one-on-one to assess their eating disorder and develop a personalized treatment plan.
- Work with parents and caregivers to provide nutritional psychoeducation and support.
- Educate clients on the importance of nutrition for their physical and mental health.
- Monitor clients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team, such as medical staff, clinical therapists, support staff, nursing staff, etc.
- Keep detailed records of clients’ progress and treatment goals.
- Help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and triggers.
- Promote body positivity and self-acceptance.
- Help clients work on their fears around food and eating.
- Assist clients in developing meal plans that meet their nutritional needs.
- Support transition planning, including to the home environment and to alternate levels of care within the system.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**
- Registered dietitian (RD) qualification
- Knowledge of eating disorder etiology
- Preferred 2+ years of experience working with clients in a mental health setting, experience with eating disorders in inpatient or outpatient settings and experience working in adolescents and young adults considered an asset.
- Experience leading groups and facilitating individual assessments considered an asset.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including but not limited to family-based therapy (FBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

**Employee Benefits and Perks**:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis - entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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