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Fractional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Organization: EmotiCare
Location: Arizona — Primarily Remote with Occasional Onsite Services, Ability to Travel In State
Engagement: Independent Contractor / Retained Consultant
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time
Help Us Strengthen Our Nutrition Services
EmotiCare is seeking an experienced, independent Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to serve as our fractional consulting dietitian. EmotiCare operates seven Behavioral Health Residential Facilities—six in the East Valley and one in Rimrock, Arizona—serving children and adolescents ages 5–17.
This is a flexible consulting engagement for an RD/RDN interested in developing an ongoing relationship with a growing behavioral health organization. The consultant will provide menu oversight, regulatory guidance, staff education, and nutrition consultation as needed.
Scope of Services
- Conduct an initial comprehensive review of existing menus
- Perform nutrient analysis and recommend revisions
- Develop a compliant 12-week rotating menu based on identified nutritional needs
- Create an approved food-substitution list
- Ensure menus appropriately address the nutritional needs of children and adolescents
- Complete annual menu, nutrient, and regulatory compliance reviews
- Provide on-call consultation regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, and other nutritional concerns
- Provide guidance regarding applicable Arizona Administrative Code requirements, including A.A.C. R9-10-719
- Conduct several nutrition and food-service trainings for staff each year
- Document menu reviews, consultations, recommendations, and training provided
- Remain reasonably available for regulatory or licensing questions involving nutrition and food services
- Special Projects for Population Health Issues
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Professional liability insurance appropriate for independent consulting services
- Experience with institutional menu planning and nutrient analysis
- Knowledge of food allergies, dietary accommodations, substitutions, and special nutritional needs
- Ability to provide services as an independent contractor
- Strong written communication and documentation skills
- Ability to provide verification of credentials and insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with behavioral health, residential treatment, group homes, residential childcare, schools, or other youth-serving programs
- Familiarity with Arizona healthcare-institution licensing requirements
- Experience developing rotating menus for children and adolescents
- Experience providing staff training
- Arizona-based candidates are strongly preferred
Compensation
Compensation will be structured as an initial project fee followed by an ongoing monthly retainer. Additional services outside the agreed-upon retainer may be compensated at an established hourly rate. Applicants are invited to submit their proposed fee structure.
To Apply
Please submit:
- A résumé or professional profile
- Include Current RD/RDN credential information
- Include A brief description of relevant menu-development and consulting experience
- State Confirmation of professional liability coverage
- Proposed pricing for the initial project and ongoing monthly retainer
- General availability and ability to provide occasional onsite services in Arizona
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