Nutrition & Diet Support Specialist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA seeks a Diet Tech to support nutrition services under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The role includes grocery budgeting, patient menu planning, and ensuring a clean, stocked kitchen while identifying eating behaviors.

You will assist in treatment plans, prepare meals, lead dietary groups, and provide transportation when needed. On-site schedule includes Saturday swing; candidates must meet certification requirements and maintain safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Substance Use Division: minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Assist in implementing individual patient treatment plans.
• Purchase groceries for the facility with dietary needs and safety standards.
• Analyze food service providers for quality and cost.
• Advise patients on food choices and dietary program.
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Lead weekly dietary groups as scheduled.
• Update emergency supplies per DBH policy.
• Communicate effectively with all staff to implement the dietary program.
• Comply with health codes, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licenses.
• Maintain infection control and keep environment safe.
• Conduct facility and grounds checks; report issues.
• Facilitate daily groups as directed by leadership.
• Provide patient transportation supervision if required to drive.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Residential: passing medicine may be required where permissible; training provided.

Skills

Driver's License

CPI certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Food Handling/Safety

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA seeks a Diet Tech to support nutrition services under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The role includes grocery budgeting, patient menu planning, and ensuring a clean, stocked kitchen while identifying eating behaviors.

You will assist in treatment plans, prepare meals, lead dietary groups, and provide transportation when needed. On-site schedule includes Saturday swing; candidates must meet certification requirements and maintain safety and