Registered Dietitian (Inpatient Services)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

13 paid holidays

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

Parental Leave

SC Deferred Compensation Program

SCRS/ORP retirement plans

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Inpatient Services at the Office of Mental Health in Columbia, SC. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition services within a designated area, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring high quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional status, developing policies, and providing staff training.

Qualifications

• RD credential and SC Dietitian license are required.
• Experience in clinical, public health, or institutional settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate nutrition services and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and document findings.
• Plan, implement and evaluate nutrition services for designated population.
• Serve as liaison for Food and Nutrition Services and be a health care team member.
• Provide consultation to medical staff on nutrition diagnoses and treatments.
• Participate in staff training and development.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics

Master's degree in public health nutrition (optional)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aRegistered Dietitian (Inpatient Services), who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Inpatient Services, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203.

As a Registered Dietitian, working under limited supervision, you will plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition services for a designated area. You will assess the nutritional status of individuals of the designated population. You will serve as a liaison for Food and Nutrition Services and serve as a member of the health care team.

Responsibilities for the Registered Dietitian:

• Assess nutritional status of individuals by obtaining and/or evaluating anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, clinical, dietary, economic and social data; and provide all appropriate related documentation.
• Participate in the development, implementation and interpretation of nutrition policies, procedures and standards of care within areas of responsibility.
• Serve as contact person for specialized nutrition services within a designated area.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, evaluate outcomes and recommend or implement cooperative action when necessary.
• Provide consultation and assistance to medical and other professional personnel on the diagnosis and treatment of nutrition disorders.
• Provide in-service training for staff within a specialized program or units of state agencies.
• Maintain appropriate credentials for practices; includes developing and maintaining age-specific competencies.
• Participate in the orientation and professional development of nutrition staff.
• Participate in planning, supervising, and evaluating public health field experiences of dietetic students.
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department.
• Provide services in a pleasant, helpful, and positive manner to demonstrate positive customer service.

• A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, and registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.

Additional Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration RD credential and South Carolina Dietitian license.

• A master's degree in public health nutrition, community nutrition, dietetics or nutrition with 3 years' of experience in a related field or a bachelor's degree in nutrition dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting or 4 years' experience in a related field.

This position is considered an essential position in case of an emergency.

Post hire, employee must:

• Must have thorough knowledge of the principles of health practices and administration; and of education principles and methods as applied to health nutrition.
• Ability to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare providers, patients and families.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.