Dietitian
Job in
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, 48607, USA
Listing for:
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Health Promotion, Dietitian / Nutritionist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 67325 - 83929 USD Yearly
USD
67325.00
83929.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION: Dietitian
Pay Range: $67,325.99 - $83,929.64 annually
POSITION SUMMARY:Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Autism and Therapeutic Foster Care Services), 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 consumer 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 his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Plans and provides menus for individuals at group homes, provides recipes and coordination of shopping lists.Evaluate, plan, monitor, and provide education to families who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder related to their special diet needs.Adjusts menu cycles for nutritional adequacy, balance, variety, food availability and budgetary control.Instructs residents, families, and support staff in individualized diet therapy, general nutrition principles, meal planning and preparation and the implementation of the treatment plan.Develops and adapts therapeutic and modified diets to meet the needs and wishes of individuals in cooperation with health care staff.Calculates nutritional values and determines serving size, frequency and method of preparation.Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to work.Recommends types and quantities of food to be purchased.Observes food preparation and food service for conformance with prescribed diets and standards for sanitation, palatability, appearance, texture modification and nutritional quality.Acts as the resource on all dietary services and provides training opportunities to staff. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on dietary needs and related topics to staff, consumers, support person(s) and/or community groups.May participate in the person centered planning meeting if the individual requests.Maintains accurate records regarding services provided on behalf of consumers receiving services at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA).Participates in staff meetings to receive current information, guidance and direction from supervisor.Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Socializes informally with consumer to facilitate friendly, respectful treatment relationship with consumer.Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to public mental health mission.Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.Uses computer hardware and software to perform tasks.Participates in CQI functions.(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Mental Health Supervisor
Supervises:
None
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…
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