Registered Dietitian

Position Title: Registered Dietitian

We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our practice. This is an independent contractor (1099) position that would start off with part time hours and build up to a full-time caseload. Hours are flexible and could include days, nights and/or weekends, depending upon the RD’s preferences, and our office availability. We are currently looking for candidates with an openness to work in a hybrid model. Candidates would engage in a remote model.

The RD must be committed to utilizing a non-diet, weight inclusive approach and have an interest in working with eating disorders. An interest in working with teens and families is a plus. Familiarity with Intuitive Eating and weight inclusive care principles is also ideal. Regular individual consultation and team support meetings will be offered.

Primary Job Description: To provide nutrition counseling to clients with disordered eating and eating disorders.

Secondary Job Description: To collaborate with treatment teams, engage in continual professional education, assist with other creative and administrative tasks as needed (documentation, scheduling etc) and serve as a resource and mentor to future interns if that interests you. We are a growing team so there are multiple hats to be worn and growth opportunities.

Hours: 15-25 hours/week – depending on your capacity and client needs with opportunity grow to FT.

Compensation: Dependent on qualifications

Location: WA based, prefer Seattle area.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Provide evidence based, ethical nutrition counseling to women with disordered eating and eating disorders● Use sound judgment and critical thinking when making client assessments and providing counseling to clients● Collaborate with treatment teams and clients in an appropriate and effective way● Engage in and invest time + resources to ongoing professional learning, networking and growth● Keep open, frequent communication with all members of the RPC team and participate in team meetings● Collaboratively generate food plans based on clients’ nutritional, therapeutic and cultural needs● Support clients in trying new food-related experiences relevant to goals● Communicate regularly with clients’ other treatment team members● Evaluate client’s progress, revising their plan as indicated per individual needs● Manage client caseload: coordinate initial consultation calls, schedule clients, maintain notes, collect and document payments● Refer clients to appropriate providers/resources when indicated● Maintain and model professional boundaries● Demonstrate and model a peaceful relationship with food and body for clients

Skills and Knowledge (at least a basic understanding)● Motivational Interviewing● Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating philosophies and principles● Ethics of the dietetics profession● Read and interpret research studies● Nutrition counseling● Strong organizational and communication skills● Ability to prioritize independently● Attention to detail● Ability to think critically and problem solve in challenging and complex situations● Ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, team oriented environment● And the ability to create space from work for your own mental, emotional and physical wellbeing

Qualifications: You need to have a Bachelors or Masters degree and be a Registered Dietitian with the CDR.

Ideal candidates will have:● Availability and interest in working up to a full-time caseload (18-20 clients weekly with the option to see more as desired)● Ideal candidates should have at least one-year of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting. We are willing to hire someone with less experience if they demonstrate enthusiasm, an eagerness to learn, and have internship experience in an outpatient setting.● Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills● The ability to work collaboratively with clients and build strong rapport● The ability to work collaboratively with other treatment providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team● A willingness to receive and integrate feedback● A commitment to learning about and being open to the experiences of those with identities different from one’s own (especially as they relate to eating, body image and embodiment)● Self-awareness and a willingness to engage in ongoing self-reflection● A commitment to practicing nutrition counseling through an anti-oppressive lens● Friendly, people oriented and excited to be a part of this team!

To Apply:1. Provide in written format, why you’d be a good fit for this position and how you could add to our team. 2. Send your resume/CV in addition to any previous work/accomplishments pertinent to this position.

Email the above to: abbey@abbeyroberts-rd.com