Diet Tech (Part-time)
About The Position
Discovery is currently seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications. When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
- Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
- Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
- Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery (Substance Use Division)
- Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery (Eating Disorder Division)
Nice To Haves
- Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
Responsibilities
- Consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services.
- Implementing the dietary component within the program.
- Providing dietary support.
- Grocery budget allocation.
- Patient menu planning.
- Maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen.
- Cooking and baking as recommended.
- Appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors.
- Maintaining confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
- Assisting in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
- Purchasing all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
- Analyzing food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
- Upholding dietary program and advising patients appropriately on food choices.
- Preparing meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
- Facilitating weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
- Supporting updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies.
- Communicating effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
- Adhering to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
- Adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Maintaining an organized and safe environment and performing basic housekeeping duties.
- Conducting regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
- Facilitating and leading daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
- Providing transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
- Refraining from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Familiarizing and adopting the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
- Having basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
- Passing medicine will be necessary in states where permissible. Training and/or required certification will be provided.
Benefits
- Training and/or required certification will be provided for passing medicine, CPI certification, and CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
