Behavioral Health Nutritionist — Holistic Care & Growth

Copa Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

PTO 3 weeks

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Copa Health is seeking a Full-Time Nutritionist to develop and maintain person-centered nutrition programs across multiple outpatient locations in Arizona. The role supports whole-person health, sustainability, and behavioral health best practices while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality service delivery.

The Nutritionist will contribute to housing and residential program menus and collaborate with primary care teams to promote recovery-oriented nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's and at least one year of nutrition-related experience.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is current and valid.
• ServSafe Food Service Manager certification or ability to obtain.
• NDTR credential preferred.
• Must obtain Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Reliable transportation to transport members.
• AZ driver's license with state minimum insurance.
• TB test clearance required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutritionally balanced menus for members and residents.
• Provide group and individual nutrition services as assigned.
• Deliver community-based nutrition education at events and offices.
• Use Motivational Interviewing to guide healthy behavior changes.
• Assess effectiveness of nutrition services with primary care and nursing staff.
• Improve techniques aligned with recovery principles.
• Drive initiatives for long-term clinical excellence in the department.
• Participate in new service development and research studies as needed.

Skills

Nutrition expertise

Group and individual counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Menu planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

NDTR credential preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager certification

Job description

Copa Health is seeking a Full-Time Nutritionist to develop and maintain person-centered nutrition programs across multiple outpatient locations in Arizona. The role supports whole-person health, sustainability, and behavioral health best practices while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality service delivery.

The Nutritionist will contribute to housing and residential program menus and collaborate with primary care teams to promote recovery-oriented nutrition services.