Date Posted:

09/08/26

Applications Due:

09/30/26

Vacancy ID:

223310 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleDietitian 2 (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27919 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationThe schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, day shift; may require occasional weekend and holiday coverage. Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyOnondaga Street AddressHutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13210 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionHutchings Psychiatric Center (HPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Registered Dietitian (RD) to serve as a Dietitian 2 supporting nutritional care and food service operations. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, day shift; may require occasional weekend and holiday coverage. As a Dietitian 2, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, therapeutic, and nutritionally adequate meal service for patients while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility standards including:

• Conducting nutrition assessments for patients as ordered or required.
  
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized nutrition care plans.
  
• Providing therapeutic diet recommendations based on medical, psychiatric, and behavioral needs.
  
• Providing nutrition counseling and education to patients and staff.
  
• Documenting nutrition assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the medical record according to facility policy.
  
• Assisting with oversight of daily food service operations to ensure safe and efficient meal production and delivery.
  
• Assisting with infection prevention practices related to food handling and meal service.
  
• Monitoring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP principles.

About HPC:

HPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals in the Central NY Region. HPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities along with activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment for underserved populations. Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:

• 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 have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of a RD.

OR Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Dietician 2 eligible list. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional CommentsAll 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.

Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. 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. 3. 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 you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. #LI-DNI Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax315-426-3605 Email Addresshpcpersonnel@omh.ny Address StreetHutchings Psychiatric Center 620 Madison Street CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13210 Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. ://omh.ny/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.