Dietitian / Clinical Dietitian

Working Title: Clinical Dietitian

Job Class: Dietitian

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 93096

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 3/25/206

• Closing Date : 7/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Nutrition Services Office

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Friday

• Work Hours : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement and a hiring bonus of up to $2,500.

The State of Minnesota - Direct Care & Treatment is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services Dietitian Team.

The Forensic Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensic Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

The Dietitian will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. Responsibilities include:

• Provide high quality individualized care through the Nutritional Care Process

• Complete nutrition assessments, provide diet instructions/personalized counseling, set goals with the patients, and monitoring progress

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans

• Maintain assigned caseload while supporting cross coverage with the dietitian team

• Maintain patient information in the nutrition services software system

• Participate in quality initiatives including meal tray audits and continental breakfast audits per policy standards

• Facilitate group education classes with patient groups

• Opportunities for committee involvement across campus

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)/Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice or license eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy and motivational interviewing

• Experience working with food service production, nutrition software systems, and electronic health records.

• Experience/familiarity with IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative)

• Have experience in addressing nutritional needs following the Nutrition Care Process

• Strong interpersonal skills for patient care and multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - If applicable, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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