Licensed Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

As a Licensed Dietitian you will:

• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings as requested and provides input regarding clients' nutritional needs.
• Ensure Medicaid compliance in area of dietetics and nutrition.
• Complete annual nutritional assessments for each client and reports such problems with dietary recommendations to the treatment team.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement regular, special, and modified diets.
• Prepare quarterly reports of dietary and nutritional progress (e.g., charts treatment plans and progress notes).
• Train clients and in-services staff regarding proper nutrition and compliance with the dietary prescriptions. 
• Confer with food service personnel, management and direct care staff regarding quality control, effectiveness, and efficiency of food service system.

  This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 11 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday daytime hours. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavior Healthcare Campus at 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

  What is 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:

  • Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums and for part-time employees the state pays 50%. Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)!
  • Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
  • Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
  • Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
  • Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
  • Childbirth/Adoption Leave
  • Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
  • Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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.

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.