Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - 129735

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Any part-time employee of the university shall not have concurrent employment for any other Church- affiliated employer unless specifically excepted. No part-time employee of any other Church-affiliated employer shall be offered concurrent employment for the university unless specifically excepted. 

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the  university's mission :  "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life .

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus, make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

As a provider in Counseling & Psychological Services, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will provide nutrition assessment and counseling to students at BYU.  This individual will work closely with faculty/clinicians who are part of the Eating Disorder Treatment Team.

What you'll do in this position:

Clinical duties include:

• Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for nutritional concerns and/or disorders across the spectrum of nutrition care, as needed: eating disorders, disordered eating, sports nutrition, food allergies, pre-diabetes, chronic disease management, and special diet management, in addition to other nutritional needs in an outpatient primary care setting
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialty care, campus services, and community services and/or providers
• Provide effective treatment, planning and assistance to clients for successfully achieving goals
• Familiarity with co-existing conditions such as body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team of health care professionals to plan and implement a strategy of care for patients, (including referral to community) as needed
• Communicate timely information directly to members of the treatment team

Nutrition Education duties include:

• Conduct needs assessment and/or integrate information from other sources for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specialty nutrition education programs
• Be available for student organizations and groups for nutrition programming covering subjects such as sports nutrition, body image and disordered eating/eating disorders

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Experience with nutrient analysis, word processing, presentation software, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Ability to gather weight history and assess for the need for weight restoration 
• Knowledge of eating disorder/disordered eating signs and symptoms, as well as appropriate interventions
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing and education techniques
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills
• Must have a strong commitment to nutrition education, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, experience presenting to groups of variable size, and ability to work with high intensity patients and families
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

Preferred

• Masters degree in nutrition, dietetics, or in a related field (e.g. health education)
• Experience in nutrition education
• Experience in a clinical counseling setting
• Experience working with college-age populations, specifically with disordered eating
• Knowledge of and alignment with the Health at Every Size approach with awareness of weight stigma and size diversity
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize Intuitive Eating principles and approaches to help clients heal their relationship with food
• Able to provide structured eating guidelines based on individual food preference to re-establish balanced eating patterns in preparation for restoring hunger and fullness cues

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

 
Employee Class: 1/2 Time (17.5 hour)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: 02/29/2024

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!