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Posted: October 3, 2025 (104 days ago)

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Dietitian/Nutritionist 9-P11 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Caro Center

Stale

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$26.97 - $36.90

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing nutritional care and managing the dietary program at a psychiatric hospital in Michigan, focusing on clinical support for patients' health needs.

It combines hands-on diet planning with some administrative duties to ensure safe and effective food services.

A good fit would be someone with a background in nutrition who enjoys working in a healthcare setting, especially with mental health patients, and has strong organizational skills.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field
  • Possession of a valid Registered Dietitian (RD) or Nutritionist certification
  • Experience in clinical nutrition assessment and patient counseling
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and medical nutrition therapy
  • Administrative skills for managing dietary programs
  • Ability to work in a psychiatric hospital environment
  • Valid driver's license (if required for state positions)

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.


This position is responsible for the clinical aspects of the dietary program within the agency. Assumes an administrative role in provision of dietary care.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader)

    Requirements

    Education

    Possession of a bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, or institution management.


    Experience
    Dietitian/Nutritionist 9
    No specific type or amount is required.

    Dietitian/Nutritionist 10
    One year of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist 9.

    Dietitian/Nutritionist P11
    Two years of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist, including one year equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist 10.

    Additional Information

    Required: Registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetics Association.

    This position is located at 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723.



    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

    The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 10/3/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-4898326