Diet Tech: Nutrition Support & Meal Planning

Discovery Behavioral Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Southport, CT is seeking a Diet Tech to implement dietary services under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. You will assist with meal planning, grocery budgeting, and patient food service in a clinical program.

This full-time, on-site role requires a High School Diploma, a valid State Driver's License, CPI certification within 90 days, CPR/AED and First Aid plus Food Handling/Safety within 30 days, and sobriety requirements for certain divisions as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire.
• 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 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Meal planning

Grocery budgeting

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

CPI certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Handling/Safety certification

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Southport, CT is seeking a Diet Tech to implement dietary services under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. You will assist with meal planning, grocery budgeting, and patient food service in a clinical program.

This full-time, on-site role requires a High School Diploma, a valid State Driver's License, CPI certification within 90 days, CPR/AED and First Aid plus Food Handling/Safety within 30 days, and sobriety requirements for certain divisions as