Licensed Dietitian

Job Title: Licensed Dietitian Location: Elgin , IL Job Type : Part Time (24 hours per week)Hours : 10 AM to 6 PM Job Responsibility : Under general supervision. Interprets nutritional guidelines, standards, special dietary requirements, and diet prescriptions. In the planning and preparation of menus and diets for individuals at Elgin Mental Health Center.Plans and directs the preparation of all diets.Including modified diets and menus; participates in the habilitation planning process; trains professional and paraprofessional staff with regard to proper nutrition and dietary requirements, including basic food and nutrition principles. May participate in dietetic research programs and projects.Verifies compliance with Joint Commission and Public Health Standards, as well as the Center's and Department of Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures regarding nutrition and dietary needs.Plans and develops general and modified diets for the diets of individuals being served based on the individual's medical/physical condition, assesses each patient on a modified diet, and makes changes in diets based on assessments.