Dietitian

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

12 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave accrued per月

10 hours of sick leave accrued per月

Job summary

Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a licensed Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy, perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, and deliver individualized care plans. The role includes counseling, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient health goals.

Responsibilities include participating in rounds, communicating dietary needs, and contributing to quality assurance while-upholding CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition, and of food service systems management.
• Ability to complete nutritional assessments; adjust menus as needed; and interpret and follow doctors’ orders and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments for assigned patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide individual counseling to discuss client’s nutrition/health goals and education.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and participate in care planning.
• Communicate diet orders and dietary needs to staff; participate in on-call rotation.
• Respond to on-call questions during department hours.
• Collect data for QA to ensure CMS and Joint Commission compliance.

Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Nutrition assessments

Menu adjustment

Interpreting orders

Job description

Job Description

This is licensed professional work providing medical nutrition therapy. Acts with independence and is accountable for completing nutrition assessments of all assigned patients to formulate an individualized plan of care, including treatment planning, follow up, and all required documentation as it relates to nutrition care. Provides individual counseling to discuss client’s personal nutrition/health goals. Offers nutrition education to patients in individual and group settings.

Day Shift (8am-4:30pm)

Qualifications

Licensure as a Dietitian.

Job Description

This is licensed professional work providing medical nutrition therapy. Acts with independence and is accountable for completing nutrition assessments of all assigned patients to formulate an individualized plan of care, including treatment planning, follow up, and all required documentation as it relates to nutrition care. Provides individual counseling to discuss client’s personal nutrition/health goals. Offers nutrition education to patients in individual and group settings.

Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care of patients including treatment planning, daily rounds, and assigned committees.

Communicate with dietary staff - changes in diet orders and special dietary needs of assigned clients. Participate in the on-call rotation for the answering of urgent administrative, foodservice, and clinical questions during hours of department operation.

Respond to All Available/Team Assist/Medical Assist/Code Blue codes. Collect data for Quality Assurance measures to ensure compliance with department policy and CMS and Joint Commission requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition, and of food service systems management. Ability to complete nutritional assessments; adjust menus as needed; and interpret and follow doctors’ orders and consultations.

Why DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance


• Paid Basic Life Insurance (Equivalent to annual salary)


• Cafeteria Plan


• Deferred Compensation


• MOSERS Retirement


• 12 paid holidays per year


• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month


• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month