Dietitian

Title: Dietitian

State Role Title: 19211

Hiring Range: $63,346 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The position provides services to ensure that Individuals receive nutritional meals based on established standards set by the American Dietary Association and monitored by TJC and CMS. Oversight areas will include review of dietary assessments, dietary consults on physician orders, assessing appropriateness of special diets, maintenance of NetMenu, and screening of meal plan cards for accuracy.

The position will provide periodic oversight of Individual and group nutritional education sessions, as necessary. The position will endeavor to incorporate Recovery principles throughout all processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Dietitian certification.

Degree in Nutrition from an accredited university (education cannot be substituted by experience).

Experience as a Dietitian in healthcare setting.

Knowledge of PCs, Windows, and Office software products and knowledge of computerized dietary software, preferably NetMenu.

This position will also require:

Skills in dealing with individuals with psychiatric illnesses and managing nutritional needs of individuals on psychotropic medications.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with patients and support staff.

Proficiency in interpreting federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility setting is preferred.

Veterans and people with National Service.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code § and , the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: , or call DARS at Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer