Dietitian (Mental Health)

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:24-30

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Dietitian

OPEN DATE: 10/25/2024 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 24-30 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE: F1000

SALARY

• Range 73 ($43,351.20 – $72,504.00 Annually).
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

BENEFITS

• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CE’s needed for maintaining professional license. Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
• After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Eligible for registration or registered by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association. If registered or eligible by or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s degree is required. If registered or eligible on or after January 1, 2024, a Master’s degree is required.

KIND OF WORK

• Completes assessments of individuals to determine the level of nutritional risk, based on medical history, dietary history, and physical assessment.
• Monitors and updates nutritional plans based on individual’s eating habits and prescription from a physician.
• Participates in the facility Nutritional Services department performance improvement program.
• Calculates non-standard diets according to physician orders to determine specific levels of nutrients and/or restrictions on nutrients in order to treat physical problems, to account for food-drug interaction and to meet the nutritional needs of the patients.
• Attends Treatment Care Planning Conference at the request of a team member to discuss nutritional problems of specific patients and/or families acquired knowledge in nutrition, diet modification, food purchasing and preparation before leaving the hospital.
• Communicates with individuals, facility staff, leadership, etc., so that appropriate information is disseminated as needed.
• Conducts in-service training for contract Dietetic Services employees as needed.
• Ensures compliance with department and facility standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of menu planning and methods of food preparation.
• Knowledge of personal and food sanitation principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and facility staff.
• Ability to use a personal computer, MS Office Software, and the internet.

METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,351 - $72,504