Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
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Job Posting closes: Open until filled
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Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.
Agency Information:
South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR)
South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital is Kansas's newest state psychiatric hospital and serves adults experiencing serious mental illness throughout south-central Kansas. Located in Wichita, SCR is a 104-bed facility committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a modern, recovery-oriented environment.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Dietician, Chief Nursing Officer
Compensation: $67,000.00 Annually
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nutritional care for patients in a behavioral health setting. This role ensures that patients’ dietary needs are met in a safe, therapeutic, and clinically appropriate manner, supporting both physical and mental health outcomes.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Clinical Nutrition Care:
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Conduct nutritional assessments for patients upon admission and as needed
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
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Monitor patients for nutritional risk, weight changes, and special dietary needs
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Ensure compliance with physician diet orders and therapeutic diets
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission)
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Support infection control practices related to food and nutrition services
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Follow all safety policies and procedures within the facility
Patient Education & Counseling:
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Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients
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Support patients with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and chronic health conditions through appropriate nutrition interventions
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
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Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the treatment team
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Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to care planning
Food Service & Menu Oversight:
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Review menus to ensure they meet nutritional and regulatory standards
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Provide guidance to dietary staff regarding therapeutic diets and patient-specific needs
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assist other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification: Registered Dietician
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered as a Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and licensed in accordance with (KSA 65-5906) at the time of hire and one year experience as a dietitian.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or hospital setting preferred
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Strong communication and interdisciplinary skills
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
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Must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening test.
Recruiter Contact Information
KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-0463
Fax: 785-368-6688
Email: [email protected]
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
