Diet Tech (Part-time)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Fairfield, CT is seeking a part-time Diet Tech to support the Registered Dietitian in implementing nutrition and dietary services for the program. You will assist with patient meal planning, grocery budgeting, and maintaining a clean, stocked kitchen.

You will lead weekly dietary groups, ensure food safety, and communicate effectively with staff while following HIPAA, Joint Commission, and health guidelines. Schedule: Wed/Thu 11am-7pm and Fri/Sat 11am-3pm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary 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 health standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients on food choices.
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule.
• Ensure health code policies, HIPAA and licensing regulations are followed.
• Maintain organized and safe environment and perform housekeeping duties.
• Conduct facility and grounds checks and advise leadership of safety concerns.
• Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Provide transportation services including patient transportation if pre-qualified to drive.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications within 30 days

Food Handling/Safety certification

Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred

Valid State Driver's License

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.

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: Part-time

Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays 11am-7pm and Fridays &Saturdays 11am-3pm

Work Location: On-site - Fairfield, CT

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