Senior Clinical Dietitian

Date:
Sep 8, 2026

Location:

Vernon, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Senior Clinical Dietitian Job Title: Dietetic & Nutrition Spec III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Dietician/Nutritionist Posting Number: 20976 Closing Date: 12/07/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $6,375.41 - $7,761.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations: Vernon

MOS Codes: 230X,43DX,65C,68M,68Z,SEI
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Brief

Job Description:

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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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…