Diet Technician for Eating Disorder PHP/IOP
LGTC Group
Summary
The Diet Technician supports clients through their daily activities and the dietary component of the program. Typical duties include menu planning with clients, managing kitchen stock and safety, correcting meal plans, grocery shopping, tracking dietary budgets, preparing meals for clients, consuming meals alongside clients to offer support in the moment, and communicating observations with the treatment team.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Purchasing all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety
- Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen and upholding proper sanitation requirements
- Analyzing food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices
- Monitoring client consumption of appropriate meals and providing supplementation for incomplete meals
- Cooking and baking with clients as therapeutically recommended by Dietitian
- Participating in restaurant experiences
- Enforcing dietary program and supporting goals set by Dietitian
- Assisting in education for other staff onsite to ensure food safety and proper portioning of meals
- Leading the kitchen and reporting to the Lead Dietitian
- Running Nutrition Groups
- Supporting Milieu in collaboration with counselors
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Nutrition or related field
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field
- Experience in dietary education
- Ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
- Self-motivated and creative
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complications
- Ability to implement an individualized menu plan for each of the different types of eating disorders
- Ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary programs
- Must have the ability to provide documentation or obtain a state-required food handlers permit, or Serve Safe Certification, upon hire
Requirements
- Bachelors in Nutrition or related field
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary interventions in the mental health field
- Experience in dietary education
- Ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
- Self-motivated and creative
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of re-feeding and how to avoid complications
- Ability to implement an individualized menu plan for each of the different types of eating disorders
- Ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary programs
- Must have the ability to provide documentation or obtain a state-required food handlers permit, or Serve Safe Certification, upon hire
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Company overview
LGTC Group is a specialized mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services and support. The company focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions and mental wellness programs to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, LGTC Group likely offers a range of services including counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and mental health education. The organization appears to operate with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing personalized care plans and holistic treatment methodologies. While specific operational details are limited, LGTC Group represents a growing segment of specialized mental health providers addressing the increasing demand for accessible and quality behavioral health services. The company's mission likely centers on improving mental health outcomes through professional clinical services, community outreach, and innovative care delivery models that cater to diverse patient populations and mental health needs.