Senior Clinical Dietitian

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Functional

Title:

Senior Clinical Dietitian

Job Title: Dietetic & Nutrition Spec III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Dietician/Nutritionist

Posting Number: 12236

Closing Date: 03/19/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Salary Range: $6,375.41-$7,761.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital

Job Location City: BIG SPRING

Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87

Other Locations: Big Spring

MOS Codes: 230X,43DX,65C,68M,68Z,SEI
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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Dietetic and Nutrition Specialist III (Senior Clinical Dietitian III) performs advanced (senior-level) nutrition services work. The Senior Clinical Dietitian III serves as the Director of the Nutrition Services. Responsibilities include administrative functions including collaborating with other members of the Leadership Team on nutrition department related projects and issues; preparing reports (e.g., the results of patient meal satisfaction surveys and performance improvement plans to be presented to the Leadership Team, Quality Management, and the Performance Improvement Committee);

providing quality assurance monitoring of menu and nutrition service activities; planning, coordinating, and evaluating nutrition programs and services for the hospital; developing policies and procedures; investigating complaints and/or deficiencies and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies and departmental standards related to the nutrition department. Responsibilities also include participating in various hospital committees and or work groups (e.g., infection control, the leadership team, and food services).

Supervises clinical nutrition staff. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees operations of the nutrition department and performs administrative functions. Develops, monitors, and revises departmental policies and procedures in accordance with approved Nutrition Care Manual and Clinical Diet Manual. Evaluates quality assurance monitoring of department activities and participates in Quality Management activities of other campus departments. Plans, directs and monitors nutrition programs and activities to assure compliance with relevant regulations and professional standards of care.

Prepares reports including but not limited to the results of patient meal satisfaction surveys and performance improvement plans to be presented to the Leadership Team, Quality Management, and the Performance Improvement Committee.

Consults and acts as a liaison with Food Services Team to provide accurate and timely information on menu…