SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Dietitian
Pay Range: $67,325.99 - $83,929.64 annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor, performs professional dietitian/nutrition assignments utilizing the methods and techniques through the person-centered planning process. 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 person 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 their life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid the person in the recovery process.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in various locations including both internal and external consumer service programs, residential settings, consumer work sites and community locations which include pressures with time constraints and stress from serving a carrying caseload size. Drives vehicle on regular basis in all kinds of weather. Will have close contact with consumers and/or families who may have communicable disease and be hostile, aggressive and potentially violent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Institution Management Foods and Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year responsible professional experience (internship will be considered) as a Dietitian with an understanding of developmental disabilities.
Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver’s license with a good driving record.
A licensed registered dietitian.