M H Dietitian

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Mental Health Dietitian


Announcement Number 25-36 Job Code F1000


Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility


Tuscaloosa, Alabama Salary/Pay Rate Range 73 ($43,351.20 - $72,504.00 Annually). Additional Salary Information


Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.


Open Date 12/05/2025 Close Date Until Filled


Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field.


Key Responsibilities
• Completes assessments of individuals to determine the level of nutritional risk, based on medical history,


dietary history, and physical assessment.
• Monitors and updates nutritional plans based on individual's eating habits and prescription from a


physician.
• Participates in the facility Nutritional Services department performance improvement program.
• Calculates non-standard diets according to physician orders to determine specific levels of nutrients


and/or restrictions on nutrients in order to treat physical problems, to account for food-drug interaction and to meet the nutritional needs of the patients.


• Attends Treatment Care Planning Conference at the request of a team member to discuss nutritional problems of specific patients and/or families acquired knowledge in nutrition, diet modification, food purchasing and preparation before leaving the hospital.


• Communicates with individuals, facility staff, leadership, etc., so that appropriate information is disseminated as needed.


• Conducts in-service training for contract Dietetic Services employees as needed.
• Ensures compliance with department and facility standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of menu planning and methods of food preparation.
• Knowledge of personal and food sanitation principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and facility staff.
• Ability to use a personal computer, MS Office Software, and the internet.


Necessary Special Requirements


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• Eligible for registration or registered by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association. If registered or eligible by or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor's degree is required. If registered or eligible on or after January 1, 2024, a Master's degree is required.


Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit


through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.


Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and


education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.


• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given


serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.


Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered.


Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be


considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official


transcript provided by the school, college, or university.


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