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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