Registered Dietitian

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

14d•$87,500

About The Position

The Dietitian provides clinically appropriate, medically necessary nutrition services to individuals receiving care in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) outpatient setting. Services are delivered in accordance with OASAS, OMH, Medicaid, and CCBHC program standards, supporting integrated, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. The Dietitian functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to address nutritional needs that impact physical health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, and Medicaid regulatory frameworks, including documentation and medical necessity standards.
Experience working within integrated care, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment settings.
Ability to deliver services using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive approach.
Strong clinical documentation skills with attention to accuracy and compliance.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Demonstrated professionalism, ethical practice, and sound clinical judgment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and active New York State licensure, as required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in outpatient, community-based, behavioral health, or substance use treatment settings preferred.
Experience in a CCBHC, OASAS-licensed, OMH-licensed, or Medicaid-funded program strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in outpatient, community-based, behavioral health, or substance use treatment settings preferred.
Experience in a CCBHC, OASAS-licensed, OMH-licensed, or Medicaid-funded program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, screenings, and reassessments consistent with medical necessity, person-centered planning, and Medicaid documentation standards.
Develop, implement, and update individualized nutrition care plans that align with the client’s overall treatment plan and level of care.
Provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education within the scope of practice and in compliance with OASAS and OMH service delivery requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, including medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and peer staff, to support integrated care.
Participate in the integrated care system to ensure a wellness program is created.
Document all services in the electronic health record accurately, timely, and in compliance with Medicaid billing, encounter reporting, and audit requirements.
Ensure services provided are appropriate to the client’s diagnosis, functional level, and treatment goals.
Participate in treatment planning, case conferences, and utilization review activities as required.
Monitor client progress and modify interventions based on clinical need and treatment response.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OASAS, OMH, and DOH standards.
Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures related to confidentiality, HIPAA, and client rights.
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and compliance activities, including audits and chart reviews.
Support data collection and reporting requirements related to CCBHC quality measures and Medicaid services.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff regarding nutrition-related concerns and best practices.
Maintain required professional licensure, registration, and continuing education in accordance with regulatory standards.
Attend mandatory trainings, staff meetings, and supervision as required by the organization and regulatory bodies.