Registered Dietitian - PAS I-DIETITIAN

Title: Registered Dietitian - PAS I-DIETITIAN State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: Salary Range: $65,563/yr. to $90,477/yr. Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties To function as a registered dietitian under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor to provide direct nutrition services to residents of SWVMHI. Completes nutrition screenings in an established time frame as well as visits patients for the purpose of determining food preferences, obtaining dietary histories, and providing nutrition education in accordance with established policies to provide quality nutrition services and meet accreditation standards. Minimum Qualifications Registration as a dietitian or eligible by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Graduation from a 4-year accredited college or university with major course works in nutrition, B.S. degree in Nutrition Additional Considerations If not a Registered Dietitian, scope of practice may be limited and must refer patients to other dietetic professionals when a situation is beyond their level of competence. Background Investigation All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (\"barrier\") crimes or those with pending \"barrier\" charges. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal Opportunity The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Benefits DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more! Contact Information Name: Rebecca Richardson Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Note: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers