Clinical Dietitian — Recovery & Wellness Programs

Acadia Healthcare; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Tucson is seeking a licensed dietitian to provide expert nutrition care within our multidisciplinary addiction and mental health treatment setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary-care plans, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with medical teams to support recovery goals.

Responsibilities include approving menus, monitoring dietary services for safety and quality, promoting healthy eating habits, and educating groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition (licensure eligible).
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered dietitian.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, develop dietary-care plans and provide counseling.
• Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
• Advise patients and families on nutritional principles and dietary plans.
• Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
• Review and approve facility menus.
• Counsel individuals and groups on nutrition and healthy eating.
• Consult with physicians to determine dietary needs and restrictions.
• Participate in treatment team and review diet manual annually.
• Promote healthy eating through education and group talks.
• Monitor food service operations for safety and quality.

Skills

Eating disorders experience

Substance use experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition (licensure eligible)

Job description

Sierra Tucson is seeking a licensed dietitian to provide expert nutrition care within our multidisciplinary addiction and mental health treatment setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary-care plans, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with medical teams to support recovery goals.

Responsibilities include approving menus, monitoring dietary services for safety and quality, promoting healthy eating habits, and educating groups.