Diet Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Diet Tech to support Registered Dietitian services and implement dietary components within the program. Responsibilities include meal planning, grocery budgeting, kitchen upkeep, and guiding patient eating behaviors.

The role requires strong communication and adherence to health and safety standards in a clinical setting. Primary duties include attending to dietary needs, preparing meals, leading groups, and assisting with transportation when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License required.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training provided.
• CPR, AED, First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days; training provided.
• Substance Use Division: minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records and facility information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchases all grocery items for facility, considering variety, diets and safety standards.
• Analyzes food service providers for quality and cost efficiency.
• Upholds dietary program and advises patients on food choices.
• Prepares meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitates weekly dietary groups as scheduled for patient age groups.
• Communicates effectively with all staff implementing the dietary program.
• Collects and maintains organized, safe kitchen environment and housekeeping tasks.
• Provides transportation services as needed (must be pre-qualified to drive).

Skills

Effective communication

Food safety

Meal planning

Budgeting

Group facilitation

Transportation/drive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary/nutrition knowledge or experience

Valid State Driver's License

CPI certification (within 90 days)

CPR/AED/First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certs (within 30 days)

Job description

Position Summary

The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors

Position Summary

The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
• Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Eating Disorder Division:
• Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
• Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
• Residential Treatment Only:
• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be necessary. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery
  
  

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm

Work Location: Onsite- Sacramento, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $19- 21 hourly