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"The Institute is moving into exciting new areas in the study and practice of mind/body medicine and, more than ever, we need a network of supporters to help advance our work."

Herbert Benson, MD
Director Emeritus, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine

The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine is an inspiring place to work, offering meaningful and challenging positions, a warm, friendly atmosphere, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits.

Current openings:
Registered Dietitian

REGISTERED DIETITIAN

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Cardiac Wellness Program (CWP) Director at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine (BHI), the dietitian is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the nutrition component of the Cardiac Wellness, the Lighten Up and other BHI programs (Medical Symptom Reduction, Menopause, Infertility). This position is a 30 hours per week: 21 hours-Cardiac Wellness; 8 hours-Lighten Up; 1 hour-other BHI programs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical:

Develops and implements nutritional component.
Evaluates and provides individual nutritional counseling to:
1. patients with heart disease and those at risk (CWP)
2. patients with obesity and weight related issues (LU)
3. patients with chronic medical issues (other BHI programs)
Sets mutually-agreed upon nutritional goals with patients at the beginning and end of the programs.
Evaluates patient progress towards nutrition goals on a regular basis and gives feedback to patients and staff.
Charts patient progress regarding response to nutrition interventions weekly.
Teaches nutrition curriculum for the educational series, which integrates an understanding of fat content of foods, sodium content, weight loss and diabetes.
Conducts ongoing evaluation and improvement of nutrition curriculum through a literature review and attending educational conferences.
Inspires and motivates patients in support of behavior change.
Prepares and provides a healthy snack/mini meals to group participants and reviews recipes for their nutritional value.

Administrative:

Attends clinical team meetings, updating the staff on patient progress towards nutrition goals, difficulties and recommendations for discharge.
Participates in quality assurance/utilization review of programs.
Participates in ongoing program development.

Teaching:

Participates in clinical training programs.
Participates in community and professional education programs.
Teaches nutrition curriculum.

Research:

Works collaboratively with the staff to develop and carry out research.
Maintains up-to-date nutrition knowledge as it relates to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, and mood disturbances.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or foods and nutrition. Masters preferred.
Registered dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.
Licensed by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Certified in Basic Life Support.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required:

Experience with PC computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
Effective counseling skills: both individual and group.
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Motivational interviewing capabilities.

Working Conditions:
Outpatient clinical practice in Chestnut Hill, MA. Occasionally required to travel to MGH campus in Boston, MA.

Qualified and interested candidates please email your resume to Aggie Casey, MS, RN at acasey3@partners.org

Telephone inquiries are not accepted.

Please note that we cannot accept applications for positions that are not currently open and listed above. The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine is an equal opportunity employer, and hiring decisions are made without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

More Information

	For more information, contact Susan Sidell at 617.732.9136 or ssidell@partners.org


		Herbert Benson, MD Director Emeritus, Benson-Henry Institute, Mind Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.