Diet Tech

Keystone Treatment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Treatment in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated Diet Tech to be an integral part of a compassionate treatment team. You will work closely with the Registered Dietitian to provide essential nutritional care and dietary services. Your role includes supporting clients during meal times, monitoring compliance, and leading nutrition education sessions.

This position offers valuable hands-on experience in mental health and preparing for a Registered Dietitian career. Qualifications include a relevant degree and experience in dietary education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science, or related experience.
• Experience in dietary education and understanding of dietary interventions in mental health treatment.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Effectively communicate with all staff to implement dietary program.
• Communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients at meal and snack times.
• Monitor clients’ consumption and meal plan compliance.
• Enforce dietary program and advise clients on food choices.
• Facilitate nutrition education groups and restaurant exposures.
• Obtain weekly blind weights and vital measurements.
• Coordinate with Registered Dietitian.
• Guide clients in proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Assist clients with grocery shopping and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain documentation and communication with treatment team.
• Provide one-on-one case management and support.

Job description

At Keystone Treatment you will work closely with a team of committed, caring professionals in eating disorders and mental health treatment. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided as well as the potential for career growth.

Job Description

Job Overview

The diet tech is a vital member of the treatment team and works with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition care and dietary services. Responsibilities include dietary support, client menu planning, nutrition education, accompanying clients on outings, helping to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and discerning between appropriate and inappropriate client eating behaviors. This position will prepare you to be a Registered Dietitian with hands‑on experience working closely with a complex population.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients at meal and snack times
• Monitor clients’ consumption and meal plan compliance
• Enforce dietary program, kitchen policies, and advise clients on food choices
• Facilitate nutrition education groups, cooking/food exposure groups, and restaurant exposures with clients under direction from Registered Dietitian
• Obtain weekly blind weights and vitals measurements
• Coordinate with Registered Dietitian
• Guide clients in proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation practices
• Assist clients with grocery shopping and maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment
• Maintain documentation and communication with treatment team
• Provide one on one case management and support in coordination with the Registered Dietitian

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science, or related experience
• Must have experience in dietary education and understanding of dietary interventions in mental health treatment
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non‑judgemental attitude
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively to all staff to implement dietary program
• Ability to communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.