Diet Tech (Part-time)
About The Position
The Diet Tech consults with the Registered Dietitian to support implementation of nutrition and dietary services and implements the dietary component of the program. Duties include providing dietary support, allocating grocery budgets, planning patient menus, maintaining a clean and well-stocked kitchen, preparing meals and snacks, and recognizing appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide supervision and support during mealtimes by eating meals and snacks with patients. The role is on-site in Southport, Connecticut, with a schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Compensation is $19–$20 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
- Obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided.
- Obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days of hire; training is provided.
- For the Substance Use Division, at least one year of sobriety if in recovery.
- For the Eating Disorder Division, at least one year of eating disorder recovery if in recovery.
Nice To Haves
- Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences.
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records, as well as confidential facility and company information.
- Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
- Purchase groceries for the facility, considering variety, special diets, food safety, and applicable Department of Health and Joint Commission standards.
- Evaluate food-service providers for product quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Uphold the dietary program and advise patients appropriately about food choices.
- Prepare meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
- Facilitate weekly dietary groups appropriate to the patient age group when applicable.
- Support updates to emergency supplies as required by DBH policies.
- Communicate effectively with staff to implement the dietary program.
- Follow health code, Joint Commission, HIPAA, licensing, mandated-training, and infection-control requirements.
- Maintain an organized and safe environment and perform basic housekeeping.
- Conduct regular facility and grounds checks and report irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
- Lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, if applicable.
- Provide transportation and supervision for patients, including errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during mealtimes by eating meals and snacks with them.
- Avoid comments and actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Become familiar with and adopt the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of Center for Discovery treatment programs.
- Maintain basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
- For residential treatment, pass medication where permissible by state law; required training or certification will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
