Dietician

Job Title: Dietician
Job Location: Lubbock, TX
Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Job Summary:

• The Registered Dietitian provides expert nutritional care to promote health and manage disease.
• Responsibilities include screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and consultations in compliance with facility policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess clients’ nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Assist in menu planning and recommend therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Advise clients and families on nutrition principles and healthy eating habits.
• Collaborate with physicians and dietary staff to ensure quality food service.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (or eligible for state endorsement).
• Experience with eating disorders and substance abuse preferred.
• SERV Safe or equivalent food safety certification (as required).

Required Experience:

• 1+ years.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorder strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

Schedule:

• Go to the facility once a week and meet with kitchen and patients to determine meal plans and special diets.

Shift:

• 1 shift a week; 4-8 hours per shift depending upon case load.

Additional On Site Training: CPI Course – within the first 90 days of hire.

Start: ASAP.

Unit: Psych.