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AntwerpHybridHours negotiable<3months
You will guide patients individually (and possibly in groups) in achieving a healthier weight and eating pattern. You will work closely with other disciplines within a multidisciplinary practice and tailor the approach to the specific needs of each target group.
What you do
As a Dietitian:
- Conduct intake and follow-up consultations (nutritional assessment, body composition, food diaries)
- Develop personalized nutrition plans, taking into account:
- Metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia)
- Menopausal changes (hormonal, muscle preservation, bone health)
- Aging (sarcopenia, malnutrition, decreased appetite, swallowing problems)
- Guide patients who use or will use GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide):
- Nutritional advice during build-up and maintenance phases
- Prevention of muscle loss and micronutrient deficiencies
- Guidance on side effects (nausea, decreased appetite, constipation)
- Support in maintaining healthy eating habits after tapering off
- Monitor progress through measurable parameters and adjust plans as needed
As a Psychologist/Coach:
- Guide patients with emotional eating, binge eating, cravings, and self-image issues
- Work with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, motivational interviewing, and acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)
- Support long-term behavioral change (habits, self-regulation, relapse prevention)
- Guide patients using GLP-1 with:
- Changing relationship with food
- Anxiety or resistance around medication
- Identity loss after weight loss
- Psychological support for lifelong lifestyle change
- Collaborate with the dietitian on an integrated treatment plan
What they ask Diploma & recognition:
- Dietitian: Bachelor/Master in Dietetics, recognized by RIZIV (or willing to arrange this)
- Psychologist: Master in Psychology, clinical experience; coaching certification is a plus
- Both: independent status (sole proprietorship, BV, VOF or equivalent)
Experience & skills:
- Experience with weight management and obesity care
- Knowledge of and affinity with GLP-1-related nutritional and psychological guidance
- Experience with menopausal patients and/or geriatric population is a strong plus
- Scientifically substantiated, non-dogmatic approach
- Empathetic, motivating
- Good communication skills in Dutch (French/English is a plus)
- Willingness to collaborate multidisciplinarily
Independent entrepreneurship:
- You have your own professional liability insurance
- You are willing to make agreements on rates, referrals, and space usage
- You can work independently within the vision and quality standards of the practice
Practical
- Space within a growing multidisciplinary practice with referrals
- Flexible collaboration: own agenda, joint fee agreements
- Use of practice space, administrative support, and appointment management (in consultation)
- Access to a network of doctors and other referrers
- Opportunity for joint development of a GLP-1 guidance program
- Support for marketing and visibility (website, social media, referrers)
- Intervision and multidisciplinary consultation
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