• Job Description

  Req#: 103157
  
  Twin Valley Behavioral Health (TVBH)
  2200 West Broad Street
  Columbus, 43223-1492
  
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  Who we are…

  The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

  OhioMHAS Values:

  · Contribute and Collaborate

  · Serve Compassionately

  · Deliver Quality

  · Be Accountable

  At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

  OhioMHAS operates regional psychiatric hospitals in six locations across the state that operate 365/24/7. Our specialized facilities provide short-term, intensive treatment to patients in both inpatient and community-supported environments. We also deliver comprehensive care to patients committed by criminal courts.

  We are accepting applications for a Dietitian, within the Dietary Department, headquartered at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223.

  What You'll Do:

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as requested and provides input regarding clients' nutritional needs.
  • Ensures Medicaid compliance in area of dietetics and nutrition.
  • Completes annual nutritional assessments for each client and reports such problems with dietary recommendations to the treatment team.
  • Prepares quarterly reports of dietary and nutritional progress (e.g., charts treatment plans and progress notes).
  • Trains clients and in-services staff regarding proper nutrition and compliance with the dietary prescriptions.
  • Confers with food service personnel, management and direct care staff regarding quality control, effectiveness, and efficiency of food service system.

  TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
  Annual renewal of license to practice as dietitian.

  What’s in it for you:

  At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

  !*!Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code. If employed at Ohio Veterans' Home, must also have 1 year supervisory experience in dietetic service of health care institution & participate annually in continuing dietetic education.
  
  Job Skills: Medical!*!

  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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  The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

  Knowledge of dietetics/nutrition; state & federal guidelines & accreditation standards*; interviewing; public relations; employee training & development*. Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; counsel clients regarding nutrition; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports. (*)Developed after employment.!*!

  Unusual working conditions:
  May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

  All employees of TVBH are required, as a condition of their continued employment, to maintain annual flu vaccinations or have an approved exemption on file. If you are selected to fill this position, you will need to provide your vaccination information or seek approval for an exemption.

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  The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience &/or education provided on your civil service application.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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