Clinical Dietitian

Description

Spring Harbor Hospital

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 96244

Make a meaningful difference through nutrition-focused patient care.

Maine Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Clinical Dietitian to join our Food & Nutrition Services team.

Our department is dedicated to providing exceptional nutritional care to our inpatient behavioral health population. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work directly with patients, assessing their individual nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans, and supporting their overall health and well-being.

The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, and an understanding of the unique challenges associated with behavioral health care.

As an important member of our multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Dietitian will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and our Food & Nutrition Services staff to ensure that nutritional care is seamlessly integrated into each patient's treatment experience.

While the position is primarily clinical, the Dietitian will also serve as a valuable resource to our food service operation, working in partnership with the Food Service Director and culinary team to support the nutritional needs of our patients.

Looking ahead, our department is preparing to implement NETMENU food service management software in fall 2027. The Dietitian will have an opportunity to contribute clinical expertise and nutritional guidance throughout this transition.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about patient-centered care, values teamwork, and welcomes the opportunity to make a positive impact in a specialized behavioral health environment.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
3. Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00to $82,867.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact brandy.buchstaber@mainehealth.org

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