Dietitian

Title: Dietitian State Role Title: 19211 Hiring Range: $50,676 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The position provides services to ensure that individuals receive nutritional meals based on established standards set by the American Dietary Association and monitored by TJC and CMS. Oversight areas will include review of dietary assessments, dietary consults on physician orders, assessing appropriateness of special diets, maintenance of NetMenu, and screening of meal plan cards for accuracy. The position will provide periodic oversight of individual and group nutritional education sessions, as necessary. The position will endeavor to incorporate Recovery principles throughout all processes. This position will also be allowed to work remotely but will be required to work onsite minimally two days per month as coordinated and scheduled by the manager. Minimum Qualifications Registered Dietitian certification. Degree in Nutrition from an accredited university (education cannot be substituted by experience). Experience as a Dietitian in a healthcare setting. Knowledge of PCs, Windows, and Office software products and knowledge of computerized dietary software, preferably NetMenu. Skills in dealing with individuals with psychiatric illnesses and managing nutritional needs of individuals on psychotropic medications. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with patients and support staff. Proficiency in interpreting federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations. Additional Considerations Previous experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility setting is preferred. Veterans and individuals with national service experience are encouraged to apply. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English. Pre‑Employment Requirements A successful fingerprint‑based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Equal Opportunity DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Additional Notes SVMHI is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr