Registered Dietitian

**SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ** **CLASSIFICATION: ** Registered Dietitian Pay Range: $75,560.65 - $94,386.22 annually ** $6,000 Recruitment Bonus for new hires!! ($2,000 paid at start, $2,000 paid after 3 months, and $2,000 paid after successful probation period.) POSITION SUMMARY: ** Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor of Enhanced Health Services, performs professional dietitian/nutrition assignments utilizing the methods and techniques through the person-centered planning process while using the nutrition care process when meeting with the individuals served by SCCMHA. Monitors goals, objectives and attends service planning meetings for nutritional care and diet as needed by striving to restore, promote and enhance the well-being of the individual served at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid persons served in the recovery process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: 1. Evaluate, plan, monitor, and provide education to families who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder related to their special diet needs. 2. Adjusts and make recommendations for nutritional adequacy, balance, variety, food availability, and budgetary control. 3. Instructs individuals, families, and support staff in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principles, meal planning and preparation and the implementation of the treatment plan. 4. Develops and adapts therapeutic and modified diets as prescribed by the primary care physician to meet the needs and wishes of individuals in cooperation with health care staff. 5. Assists with planning and providing guidance of menus for individuals at group homes, provides recipes and coordination of shopping lists. 6. May provide education and guidance with caregivers when calculating nutritional values and determines serving size, frequency, and method of preparation. 7. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to work. 8. Will educate on types and quantities of food to be purchased, stored, and substituted per dietary care plan when recommended by primary care physician. 9. Periodically observes food preparation and food service for conformance with prescribed diets and standards for sanitation, palatability, appearance, texture modification, and nutritional quality. 10. Acts as the resource on all dietary services and provides training opportunities to staff. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on dietary needs and related topics to staff, persons served, support person(s) and/or community groups. 11. May participate in the person-centered planning meeting if the individual and/family/guardian requests. 12. Maintains accurate records regarding services provided on behalf of individuals receiving services at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA). 13. Assures documentation is completed timely in order to assure prompt and accurate billing for services rendered. 14. Participates in staff meetings to receive current information, guidance, and direction from supervisor. 15. Adheres to the mission, vision, core values, and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times. INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:<