Diet Technician

The Emily Program; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

Job summary

The Emily Program in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support clients in eating disorder treatment programs. You will assist with therapeutic meals, nutrition education, and collaboration with Registered Dietitians across PHP, IOP, RTC, and IP settings, in both in-person and virtual formats.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to confidentiality, with duties ranging from foodservice tasks to clinical support and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's in nutrition required or ACEND-accredited equivalent.
• Associates degree in ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician program considered.
• ACEND coursework in nutrition-related topics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic meals and snacks with clients.
• Provide nutrition education in groups or individually.
• Support Registered Dietitians across PHP/IOP/RTC/IP.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and company information.
• Attend meetings and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Nutrition education

Clinical collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition

ACEND-accredited DT/DPD program or related

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview:

The Dietetic Technician (DT) plays a vital role as a member of the treatment team, by supporting clients engaged in eating disorder treatment programs. Responsibilities vary by site; at some locations, DTs balance foodservice duties with providing nutrition education to clients, alongside clinical support for registered dietitians. The Dietetic Technician may work across various levels of care and programs (e.g., PHP, IOP, RTC, IP), in both in-person and virtual settings, and may provide coverage at other sites as needed. Flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are essential qualities for success in this role.

Schedule:

• Part-Time 0.5 FTE

Compensation Disclosure

• Diet Tech: Starting hourly range between $21.00-24.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

Core Responsibilities (All Sites)

• Facilitate assigned Therapeutic Supported Meals/Snacks (TSMs) by eating with clients, modeling normalized eating, and supporting use of therapeutic skills and recovery-focused behaviors.
• Facilitate nutrition experiential, culinary skills, and Food Discovery groups in alignment with the Clinical Operating Manual and standardized curriculum, as assigned.
• Follow all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of former and current clients’ protected health information (PHI), as directed by state and federal law, and organizational policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, including trade secrets, sensitive company information, and other non-public company information.
• Attend and activelyparticipatein assigned meetings, including regular administrative and clinical supervision with a Registered Dietitian (RD), and requestadditionalsupervision as needed
• Complete all assigned mandatory training.
• Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle as needed.
• Provide support across multiple levels of care and treatment programs, based on site and/or regional needs and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Foodservice and Nutrition Support Responsibilities (Site-Dependent)

• Manage food, beverage, and supplement inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storage in alignment with approved cycle menus and clients’ dietary needs.
• Assemble andportionmeals and snacks, including reheating ready-to-eat items, ensuring proper labeling according to menu, policies, regulations, allergens, and portions.
• Interpret and implement nutrition orders and prescriptions, including therapeutic diets, meal replacements, and individual meal plans.
• Support the Registered Dietitian with clinical tasks including data tracking, group preparation, client orientations, growth record requests, tray/meal ticket review/writing, weight collection, individual clientportioneducation, and menu planning.
• Coordinate with culinary staff to ensure dietary needs are understood; recipes/menus meet nutrition order standards and provide support for recipe adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with external catering agencies and restaurants to place orders and ensure client nutrition requirements are met.
• Set up meals and snacks for clients and programs,assistwith menu updates and supporting meal plating and service.
• Conduct kitchen audits,maintaincleanliness, and ensure organization of kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain required food safety documentation, including temperature logs.

Education Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or Nutrition Science from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), OR
• An associate degree from an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician Program (DT/NDTR pathway).

Also considered:

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in another field (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Biology) who are currently enrolled in an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and have successfully completed the following ACEND-aligned foundational coursework:
• Introduction to Human Nutrition
• Food Science or Food Systems
• General Biology (Anatomy & Physiology or General Biology)
• Medical Nutrition Therapy I (or an introductory clinical nutrition course)
• Nutrition Counseling, Health Communication, or Group Education

Professional Qualifications:

• One year of experience working in a clinical, public health, or healthcare foodservice role is preferred.
• Previouseating disorder experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license andbe authorized todrive.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within30 daysof hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within30 daysof hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgiaare required tohave a current CPI certification within30 daysof hire.
• Employees atsitesin Washingtonare required tohave a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within30 daysof hire.
• Employeesat all non-Washington sitesmust obtain a Food Handler certification from an ANSI-ANAB accredited organization (e.g.,ServSafe, NRFSP, 360training) within14 daysof hire.Employees who already hold a Food Protection Manager certification from an ANSI-ANAB accredited organization meet this requirement.

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA