Dietician- Utah State Hospital

Do you have a passion for helping others through nutrition? The Utah State Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to utilize their expertise to nutritionally assist patients with mental illness.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $22.66 - $34.06 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Keera Johnson | keerajohnson |

Final date to receive applications: 7/31/2026

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Registered Dietitians at the Utah State Hospital work with the food service department management to assess patients dietary needs, and work with patient treatment teams to develop plans to meet those needs. They also measure progress, review data and report findings, and occasionally deliver presentations, trainings or instructions to staff, management and clients.

• You must be a Registered Dietitian with a current, active license.
• You must be a Certified Dietitian with a current, active license.

• In-depth understanding of principles, theories, and practice of dietetics and nutrition.
• The ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw reasonable conclusions.
• Experience in delivering presentations or training others.
• Solid knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• The ability to understand, present and receive information clearly, concisely and effectively in written and verbal form.

Location – 1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah, 84606, United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

• Job Stability:
  Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth:
  Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work:
  Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits:

• Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
• Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

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