Diet Tech (Part-time)

Discovery Behavioral Health

Fairfield (CT)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Southport, CT is seeking a Diet Tech to support the Registered Dietitian and implement the dietary component of the program. Responsibilities include meal planning, grocery budgeting, and maintaining a clean kitchen to uphold safety and quality.

You will assist with patient meals, lead dietary groups when scheduled, and ensure compliance with health codes, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required or preferred in dietary fields.
Background in nutrition/dietary services or related coursework.
Valid State Driver's License required.
CPI certification within 90 days of hire is mandatory.
CPR/AED/First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days of hire.
For Substance Use Division, 1 year of sobriety if in recovery.
For Eating Disorder Division, 1 year recovery if in recovery.

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 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 when applicable.
Support updates to emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies.
Communicate effectively with all staff in implementing the dietary program.
Adhere to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations including mandated training.
Maintain infection control guidelines and keep environment organized and safe.
Conduct facility and grounds checks and report irregularities or safety concerns.
Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
Provide transportation services including patient transport, errands, shopping, admits, outings (pre-qualified to drive).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Eating Disorder Division: staff to eat meals with patients during supervision and support.
Must refrain from comments contradicting CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
Familiarizes with the Center for Discovery philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives.
Basic knowledge of clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
Residential Treatment Only: passing medicine may be necessary; training provided.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food preparation

Patient care

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences

Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License

CPI certification within 90 days of hire

CPR, AED, First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety if in recovery

Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

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

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.