Job description

DIETICIAN, Registered

Since 1983, Sierra Tucson has been a world-class leader in behavioral health treatment providing hope from people with the United States and across the world. Sierra Tucson provides integrated and trauma informed care for individuals seeking treatment for mood disorders, trauma, pain and substance use. Sierra Tucson has all levels of care including inpatient, residential and outpatient. We provide outpatient services in Tucson, Southlake, Texas (Sierra at Southlake) and Scottsdale, Arizona (Sierra at Scottsdale). Sierra Tucson’s exceptional and multi-disciplinary staff is made up of highly experienced professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping others. The collaborative and integrative team includes, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, therapists, nurses, chiropractors, physical therapists, pharmacists and dedicated support team members. In the ever-evolving field of behavioral and mental health, Sierra Tucson remains a leader in healthcare. Sierra Tucson was recently awarded the "Outstanding Large Business" by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce in August 2022.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Serve as expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
• Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
• Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
• Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
• Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
• Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85739: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nutrition: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: One location

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