Registered Dietician/Nutritionist - openings across the state of SC

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is one of the leading providers of mental health treatment in South Carolina, offering a full array of services to adults, children and their families. Be the Difference JOIN OUR TEAM.

Primary Responsibilities vary according to patient population, inpatient or community, and location.

• Assesses the nutritional status of individuals by obtaining and/or evaluating anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, clinical, dietary, economic and social data and provides all appropriate related documentation
• Participates in the development, implementation and interpretation of nutrition policies, procedures and standards of care within areas of responsibility
• Serves as contact person for specialized nutrition services within a designated area
• Conducts quality assurance reviews, evaluates outcomes and recommends or implements cooperative action when necessary
• Provides consultation and assistance to medical and other professional personnel on the diagnosis and treatment of nutrition disorders. Provides in-service training for staff within a specialized program or units of state agencies
• Maintains appropriate credentials for practices, to include developing and maintaining age-specific competencies
• Participates in the orientation and professional development of nutrition staff. Participates in planning, supervising, and evaluating public health field experiences of dietetic students

Required Qualifications

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 Commission on Dietetic Registration and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting. Must have a South Carolina Dietitian license.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree in public health nutrition, community nutrition, dietetics or nutrition with three (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 four (4) years of experience in a related field.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.