Behavioral Health Nutritionist

Description

• Develops and maintains nutritionally balanced menus for members.
• Provides group and individual services related to holistic nutrition as assigned.
• Provides community and office-based nutrition skills and education for members and/or at events.
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to guide members toward healthy behavior changes that are right for them.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services provided in collaboration with the primary care providers and nursing staff.
• Creates improved techniques and methods of implementation consistent with recovery principles.
• Drives initiatives that contribute to long-term operational and clinical excellence of the department.
• Participates in the development of new services as needed; participates in research studies as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors and a minimum of one year experience related to nutrition.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Current and valid certification in CPR/First Aid
• Current certification or the ability to be certified as a ServSafe Food Service Manager through the National Restaurant Association.
• Nutrition credential NDTR (Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must have reliable transportation to transport members
• Valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage
• TB Test clearance required at the time of hire.

Copa Health, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE. Sign on and retention incentives are subject to change.