Registered Dietitian

We’re Hiring! 

We are looking for a full time Registered Dietitian to join our team onsite at our clinic opening soon in Charlotte, NC. This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team committed to providing personalized, compassionate and high-quality SMI care.

The Opportunity:

Dietitians at Amae are a critical part of our patient’s care journey, supporting their physical health as well as their mental health. Reporting to the Clinic Director, the Dietitian is accountable for assessing clients’ physical health, and developing comprehensive health plans that focus on lifestyle changes across the physical-mental health spectrum  - inclusive of diet, exercise, sleep, financial health, relationship health, and treatment compliance. Via individual and group coaching sessions, our goal is to help patients maintain their treatment goals, and give them the tools to reduce stress and improve mindfulness, nutrition and medication adherence and increase physical exercise. 

About You:

Human-centered and empathetic, you take an individualized and patient centered approach to your work. You are passionate about educating and empowering patients, and take great pride in seeing how evidence-based dietary guidance can drastically improve the quality of life for complex patient populations. You are a team-player, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about being part of a team that is redefining how we care for patients with SMI. 

What You’ll Work On: 

Clinical Nutrition & Patient Support

• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to patients with severe mental illness.
• Conduct assessments to identify health and behavioral needs and create individualized coaching plans.
• Implement behavior-change strategies, address barriers, and adjust plans based on patient progress.
• Support dietary and nutrition-led interventions in partnership with dietitians/nutritionists.

Wellness Programming

• Lead daily and weekly group activities that promote light movement, physical wellness, and healthy routines.

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and care teams to share updates on patient goals, progress, and clinical considerations.
• Participate in research initiatives by implementing therapeutic dietary protocols (e.g., ketogenic interventions) and collecting outcome data.

What You’ll Have:

• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, working with complex patient populations, preferably in the mental health space
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field such as Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related area from an ACEND-accredited program, along with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Solid understanding of basic workplace technology, and an interest in utilizing technology to improve outcomes for patients

What We Provide:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• FSA & HSA savings programs
• Short & long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental Leave - 12 weeks for birth and non birth parent
• Continuing Education reimbursement & time off
• 11 company holidays

Amae Health is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Base compensation for this role is $50,000-$75,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, job related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications, degrees, licensures, and specific work location.