The Dietitian will provide one to one dietetic support & interventions such as evidence-based nutrition services, dietary counselling, & preparing goal-oriented plans.

headspace Early Psychosis is an early intervention service for young people aged 12 to 25 years - the program where the Dietitian is going to work.  Psychosis involves the experience of symptoms such as, confused thinking, false beliefs (delusions), hallucinations, changes in mood - such as ongoing depression and changed behaviours, such as irrational anger.

• Support dietary & nutrition needs of young people in headspace
• Part time 3 days per week in Mount Druitt - with friendly multi-disciplinary team
• $41.32 ph + Super + Generous salary packaging benefits

Role Overview:

The Dietician will provide one to one dietetic support and interventions through a variety of forms, such as evidence-based nutrition services, dietary counselling, and preparing goal-oriented plans with people as a part of their holistic care.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Assess consumers physical health and nutritional status, addressing metabolic parameters, social factors and any current mental health treatment that is underway.
• Facilitate interventions that will enhance mental wellbeing, aid in symptom reduction, and promote recovery using evidenced based nutrition, behaviour and lifestyle interventions. 
• Develop, organise, and supervise individual care plans in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a Dietetics Association of Australia accredited course.
• Eligibility to be an Accredited Practicing Dietician in Australia.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in your field of expertise.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the role of Dieticians in the context of youth mental health, and the relationship between mental illness and poor physical health.  
• Demonstrated ability to engage with young people and their families and friends, and sensitivity to the mental and physical health (including nutritional) needs of young people (12-25 years) and their families. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessment and treatment of young people’s physical health and nutritional status. 
• Willingness to and experience in the development of evidence-based diet and/or healthy lifestyle group programs and individual interventions. 
• Experience in assessing and managing risk of suicide and/or harm to self or others. 

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging entitlements; company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression & development opportunities

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on 0438 206 164 or [email protected] using the subject line: Dietitian - Community Mental Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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