[Hiring] Diet Technician @Discovery Behavioral Health

Role Description

The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchases all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Analyzes food service providers to ensure quality products at cost-effective prices.
• Upholds dietary program and advises patients appropriately on food choices.
• Prepares meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitates weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
• Supports updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies.
• Communicates effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• 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.
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Requirements

• Employment Status: Part-Time.
• Schedule: 1-6pm PST, but flexible.
• Work Location: Virtual - California.
• Compensation: Pay Range: $18 - $23 hourly.

Benefits

• Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work.
• DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.