Clinical Dietitian (Warren State Hospital)

Are you a registered dietician interested in collaborating with medical professionals to support patient health and recovery? If so, consider joining the Department of Human Services (DHS), at Warren State Hospital as a Clinical Dietitian. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your experience and training as you assess nutritional statuses, complete nutritional care planning, conduct counseling, and provide education to individuals. If you are a hardworking, compassionate professional eager to making a positive impact in the lives of our residents, we have the perfect job for you! Warren State Hospital (WSH) is a public psychiatric hospital located in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a focus on facilitating hope, healing, and recovery. We utilize comprehensive holistic treatment programs to deliver quality services to individuals who need long-term mental health treatment in a safe and therapeutic setting.

As a Clinical Dietician, you will be responsible for making clinical decisions for patients based on nutritional information, lab values, physician's orders, as well as departmental and WSH procedures. Work involves completing nutritional assessments, metabolic screens, dietary consults, and progress notes, based on chart reviews, patient visitations, family input, physician orders, and interdisciplinary team interactions. This role requires the ability to use effective communication skills to discuss patient nutritional needs with physicians and health care personnel while ensuring treatment complies with the principles of dietetics and nutrition. You will have the opportunity to counsel individuals on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection, food preparation, and food storage. Apply today to become and essential part of our team that is committed to providing all persons who have serious mental illness, including those with a co-occurring disorder, the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.