Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/10/25
Applications Due: 05/01/25
Vacancy ID: 184948
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleDietitian 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P25905
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Schedule would include one weekend day.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Orange
Street Address Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center
2834 Route 17 M
City New Hampton
StateNY
Zip Code10958
Job Specifics
Duties Description A Dietitian 2 would be a member of an interdisciplinary team and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy which may include consulting with physicians on nutrition support requests; planning and supervising the preparation of special diets and menus; maintaining safe and sanitary conditions; and training or assisting individuals, families and staff to plan specialized and therapeutic nutrition care plans. The Dietitian 2 may have oversight responsibility in the service of food; assist in the instruction of students or nutrition interns in Medical Nutrition Therapy and food preparation techniques, supervise dietetic interns and technicians; and/or supervise a small food preparation service unit.
NOTE:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and are required to become a Medicare Provider and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Minimum Qualifications Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
OR
New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition AND a minimum of an additional 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD. The additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 845-374-8754
Email Address mhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center
2834 Route 17 M
City New Hampton
State NY
Zip Code 14902
Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title and Vacancy ID # of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via email or fax.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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