Behavioral Health Nutritionist

Who We Are

At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team.

Why Join Copa Health?

At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. When you join our team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program
• Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan
• Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future
• Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
• Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more

Starting Pay: $20.61 DOE

Who We're looking for

We’re seeking a Full-Time Nutritionist who is passionate about health and wellness to develop and maintain person-centered nutrition programs that support whole-person health, sustainability, and behavioral health best practices. This role ensures consistent, high-quality services across multiple outpatient locations while supporting regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The Behavioral Health Nutritionist may also assist with developing nutritious, inclusive menus for Copa Health’s housing and residential programs

Key Responsibilities

• 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.