Clinical Dietitian - Danville State Hospital

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JULY 29, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you seeking a profession where your nutritional expertise supports recovery and well-being? Consider becoming a Clinical Dietitian with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Danville State Hospital. This is a fulfilling career path which gives you the opportunity to shape nutrition programs that improve daily life for consumers. Apply today to join a supportive environment that encourages growth and professional excellence!

This position focuses on planning and delivering complete nutrition care services for consumers at Danville State Hospital. Through your work, you will help to ensure that nutrition programs meet individual needs and are in alignment with professional standards. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Nutrition Planning:
  Plan and organize nutrition assessments, counseling, diet education, and discharge planning
• Diet Management:
  Prepare and revise modified diets and monitor consumer acceptance of menu items
• Clinical Participation:
  Attend meetings and recommend nutrition interventions that support consumer health
• Program Support:
  Maintain records, update policies, and assist with computer program meal tracking
• Staff Guidance:
  Provide direction to food service staff involved in nutrition care tasks
• Professional Development:
  Complete continuing education and follow current standards for nutrition practice

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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.
• Free parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.