Dietitian
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH
This is a Contract position in Toronto, ON posted March 12, 2023.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Dietitian
Dietetic Services
Position Description
Dietetic Services is seeking to fill a full-time, temporary (12 months) Dietitian position to work with diverse patient populations, including both youth and adults, with mental health and addictions issues on acute care and rehabilitation inpatient units and outpatient units. Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Operations, with work assignments managed by the unit Managers, you will provide nutrition education and support to clients primarily at the Queen Street location. You will work closely with all members of the clinical team and offer support to Nutrition and Food Services staff to provide optimal nutritional care. You will develop and facilitate nutrition education sessions for the program; assess client’s nutritional needs from both subjective and objective data; formulate, implement and evaluate clients’ care plan; counsel individual clients as required; consult with other staff in rounds and team reviews, and in the planning and delivery of client care; and maintain appropriate documentation. Other related duties as assigned. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
Qualifications
You will have successfully completed a comprehensive dietetic internship from a Dietitians of Canada accredited program or equivalent and/or Master’s Degree in Nutrition. You are licensed and registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. You are team-oriented but also able to work independently and have 6 months clinical experience. An understanding of the needs of clients with addictions and/or mental illness, as well as experience with pediatric/adolescent nutrition is preferred. Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) combined with computer skills in MS Office, is an asset. The ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please note: This full-time, temporary (12 months) position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Salary Range: $32.96 – $44.07 per hour
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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.
CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
