Fractional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RD or RDN

EmotiCare, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

EmotiCare in Arizona seeks an experienced independent Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to serve as a fractional consulting dietitian for seven residential facilities serving children and adolescents aged 5–17.

The role includes menu oversight, nutrient analysis, regulatory guidance, staff training, and ongoing nutrition consultations as needed. Remote work predominates with occasional on-site visits within the state; travel in-state is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.
• Professional liability insurance appropriate for independent consulting services.
• Experience with institutional menu planning and nutrient analysis.
• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary accommodations, substitutions, and special nutritional needs.
• Ability to provide services as an independent contractor.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide verification of credentials and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial comprehensive review of existing menus.
• Perform nutrient analysis and recommend revisions.
• Develop a compliant 12-week rotating menu based on identified nutritional needs.
• Create an approved food-substitution list.
• Ensure menus address nutritional needs of children and adolescents.
• Complete annual menu, nutrient, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Provide on-call consultation regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, and other nutritional concerns.
• Provide guidance regarding applicable Arizona Administrative Code requirements, including A.A.C. R9-10-719.
• Conduct nutrition and food-service trainings for staff each year.
• Document menu reviews, consultations, recommendations, and training provided.
• Remain reasonably available for regulatory or licensing questions involving nutrition and food services.
• Special Projects for Population Health Issues.

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential

Job description

Fractional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

Organization: EmotiCare
Location: Arizona — Primarily Remote with Occasional Onsite Services, Ability to Travel In State

Engagement: Independent Contractor / Retained Consultant
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time

Help Us Strengthen Our Nutrition Services

EmotiCare is seeking an experienced, independent Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to serve as our fractional consulting dietitian. EmotiCare operates seven Behavioral Health Residential Facilities—six in the East Valley and one in Rimrock, Arizona—serving children and adolescents ages 5–17.

This is a flexible consulting engagement for an RD/RDN interested in developing an ongoing relationship with a growing behavioral health organization. The consultant will provide menu oversight, regulatory guidance, staff education, and nutrition consultation as needed.

Scope of Services

• Conduct an initial comprehensive review of existing menus




• Perform nutrient analysis and recommend revisions




• Develop a compliant 12-week rotating menu based on identified nutritional needs




• Create an approved food-substitution list




• Ensure menus appropriately address the nutritional needs of children and adolescents




• Complete annual menu, nutrient, and regulatory compliance reviews




• Provide on-call consultation regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, and other nutritional concerns




• Provide guidance regarding applicable Arizona Administrative Code requirements, including A.A.C. R9-10-719




• Conduct several nutrition and food-service trainings for staff each year




• Document menu reviews, consultations, recommendations, and training provided




• Remain reasonably available for regulatory or licensing questions involving nutrition and food services




• Special Projects for Population Health Issues

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration




• Professional liability insurance appropriate for independent consulting services




• Experience with institutional menu planning and nutrient analysis




• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary accommodations, substitutions, and special nutritional needs




• Ability to provide services as an independent contractor




• Strong written communication and documentation skills




• Ability to provide verification of credentials and insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral health, residential treatment, group homes, residential childcare, schools, or other youth-serving programs




• Familiarity with Arizona healthcare-institution licensing requirements




• Experience developing rotating menus for children and adolescents




• Experience providing staff training




• Arizona-based candidates are strongly preferred

Compensation

Compensation will be structured as an initial project fee followed by an ongoing monthly retainer. Additional services outside the agreed-upon retainer may be compensated at an established hourly rate. Applicants are invited to submit their proposed fee structure.