Dietitian

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation

MOSERS retirement

Public holidays

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health seeks a licensed Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and independent care planning for assigned patients. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care while counseling individuals on nutrition goals.

Responsibilities include education in group and individual settings, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and participation in daily rounds and on-call support.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Dietitian is required.
• Ability to perform nutrition assessments and formulate plans.
• Ability to provide individualized nutrition counseling and education.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and formulate an individualized plan of care.
• Provide individual counseling on nutrition goals.
• Offer nutrition education to patients in individual and group settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Respond to urgent questions during on-call rotations.

Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Nutrition assessment

Follow doctors' orders

Education

Dietitian licensure

Job description

Monday - Friday

No Disciplinary Action in last 12 months

Licensure as a Dietitian.

Day Shift (8am-4:30pm)

Monday - Friday

No Disciplinary Action in last 12 months

Licensure as a Dietitian.

General Summary

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.

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

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.