Clinical Dietitian - Danville State Hospital

Salary: $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location : Montour County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52763-81430
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Danville St Hosp
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 81430
Position Number: 00068887
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: N3
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00210872
Bureau / Division: Danville State Hospital
Worksite Address: 50 Kirkbride Drive
City: Danville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17821
Contact Name: HHS Talent Management Section
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-52763-81430. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JULY 29, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you seeking a profession where your nutritional expertise supports recovery and well-being? Consider becoming a Clinical Dietitian with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Danville State Hospital. This is a fulfilling career path which gives you the opportunity to shape nutrition programs that improve daily life for consumers. Apply today to join a supportive environment that encourages growth and professional excellence!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on planning and delivering complete nutrition care services for consumers at Danville State Hospital. Through your work, you will help to ensure that nutrition programs meet individual needs and are in alignment with professional standards. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Nutrition Planning: Plan and organize nutrition assessments, counseling, diet education, and discharge planning
• Diet Management: Prepare and revise modified diets and monitor consumer acceptance of menu items
• Clinical Participation: Attend meetings and recommend nutrition interventions that support consumer health
• Program Support: Maintain records, update policies, and assist with computer program meal tracking
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction to food service staff involved in nutrition care tasks
• Professional Development: Complete continuing education and follow current standards for nutrition practice

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • May change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Free parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:

• This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Do you possess active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification?

• Yes
• No

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"If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to certification as a Registered Dietitian or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to eligibility for certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), please attach a copy of your "Eligibility Confirmation Letter" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Special Letter of Eligibility" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Authorization to Test" letter from the American College of Testing (ACT). If you answered 'no' to the question above, please type N/A in the text box below."
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