DIETITIAN (UMP)

Dietitian (UMP)

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Dietitian for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. Interprets nutritional guidelines, standards and special dietary requirements, and diet prescriptions in the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Elgin Mental Health Center. Plans and directs the preparation of all diets, including modified diets and menus. Participates in the habilitation planning process. Trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements including basic food and nutrition principles. Participates in dietetic research programs and projects. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center's and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets of individuals being served based on the individual's medical/physical condition, assesses each patient on a modified diet and makes changes in diets based on assessments.
• Provides direction to staff in the areas of food preparation, portion control, modified diet, sanitation procedures and stock maintenance in accordance with Public Health Standards.
• Conducts regular reviews of food and related supplies and equipment in the Stores areas and on the units.
• Performs quality assurance checks including sanitation, food production and physical plant.
• Conducts in-service training to professional and para-professional staff regarding nutritional needs, dietary requirements, sanitation procedures, portion control, Joint Commission and Public Health Standards in accordance with in-service needs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in dietetics.
• Requires licensure as a dietitian nutritionist by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as set forth in the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act (225 ILCS 30).

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch

Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Elgin Mental Health Center Dietary Work County: Kane

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