Registered Dietitian (Inpatient Services)

Salary: $61,914.00 - $105,264.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194560
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Inpatient Services
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Class Code:: KB50
Position Number:: 60005092
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Pay Grade: CLN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $61,914.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $105,264.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (Inpatient Services), who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Inpatient Services, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203.

As a Registered Dietitian, working under limited supervision, you will plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition services for a designated area. You will assess the nutritional status of individuals of the designated population. You will serve as a liaison for Food and Nutrition Services and serve as a member of the health care team.
Responsibilities for the Registered Dietitian:

• Assess nutritional status of individuals by obtaining and/or evaluating anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, clinical, dietary, economic and social data; and provide all appropriate related documentation.
• Participate in the development, implementation and interpretation of nutrition policies, procedures and standards of care within areas of responsibility.
• Serve as contact person for specialized nutrition services within a designated area.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, evaluate outcomes and recommend or implement cooperative action when necessary.
• Provide consultation and assistance to medical and other professional personnel on the diagnosis and treatment of nutrition disorders.
• Provide in-service training for staff within a specialized program or units of state agencies.
• Maintain appropriate credentials for practices; includes developing and maintaining age-specific competencies.
• Participate in the orientation and professional development of nutrition staff.
• Participate in planning, supervising, and evaluating public health field experiences of dietetic students.
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department.
• Provide services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate positive customer service.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, and registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.

Additional Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration RD credential and South Carolina Dietitian license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in public health nutrition, community nutrition, dietetics or nutrition with 3 years' of experience in a related field or a bachelor's degree in nutrition dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting or 4 years' experience in a related field.

Additional Comments


This position is considered an essential position in case of an emergency.

Post hire, employee must:

• Must have thorough knowledge of the principles of health practices and administration; and of education principles and methods as applied to health nutrition.
• Ability to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare providers, patients and families.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

• Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
• Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
• Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
• Does Not Apply

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Do you have a master's degree and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian or registration eligible or a bachelor's degree with professional clinical or public health experience and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid SC Dietetics License?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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